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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.1 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 8/14/2020 & rated 92 points: PnP. Deep red. Lovely deep nose of red fruits. Thick on the palate with red and blackberries and spice. A little hot on the finish but more the depth of the wine dominates. This is drinking nicely at age 13 and I don't know if it will improve. Not a wine on the elegant side of PInot for sure but still nice drinking. (1065 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Dildine on 2/14/2020 & rated 96 points: Really sensational - red fruit some secondary herbal character, in an absolute great place. Years to go. (1371 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 2/3/2020 & rated 96 points: Ruby red in color. 14.9% ABV. Beautiful nose of red fruits, cloves, sarsaparilla and damp forest floor. Light to medium body with exquisite acidity. Supremely elegant. Cherries, strawberries, cola and earth on the palate. The finish is long and silky. Special Pinot Noir that embodies what you would expect from a wine with the Reserve designation from Dehlinger. Drink over the next 1-2 years. (1325 views) | | | Tasted by 6831 on 4/8/2019 & rated 92 points: Decanted 3+. Really rich and complex with a beautiful mid-palate of dark red and black fruit. Delicious with the meal. (1364 views) | | | Tasted by llink on 12/8/2016 & rated 90 points: Cherry liqueur and spice nose. This is a big Pinot, ripe and lush. The palate is deep with some sweet almost confected fruit with drying tannins on the longish finish. Overall very ripe and rich, too big for a meal companion. (2256 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 6/19/2016 & rated 91 points: Mature and sweet with cherry and nice finish. (1827 views) | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 3/22/2016 & rated 90 points: PnP. Big wine - good flavors and depth, not a lot of subtlety. Not showing a lot of age at 9 years. Perhaps a bit too much oak as well. (1701 views) | | | Tasted by Savannahman on 12/1/2015 & rated 97 points: Perfect Pinot. Enjoyed for anniversary dinner. Full bodied, loaded with fruit with an endless finish.Drinking perfectly. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 5/2/2015 & rated 94 points: A lot of Pinot Noirs (My backyard): Everyone seemed to love this but Dick, who brought it. Inky purple in color. The nose is big with cherries, dark cherries and coffee. Its delicious. Easy to drink. Deep complexity of dark cherry fruit and damp earth. Long finish. (2680 views) | | | Tasted by SeaSmoke on 12/13/2014 & rated 94 points: Beautiful red garnet color. Black fruit evident on the nose. Blackberry, currant, raspberry and some strawberry on the palate. Very full and very well balanced. Excellent finish. An incredible Dehlinger wine. (1572 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 5/8/2014 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe fruit with dark cherries and berries on the nose and palate and lovely acidity to balance the ripeness on the finish. (1678 views) | | | Tasted by Double D on 5/2/2014 & rated 95 points: Best pinot I've had in over a year, a full bodied RRV pinot with lots of Raspberry, Cranberry and Strawberry fruits, nice and leggy...super with of all things a tuna casserole and stewed tomatoes! (1523 views) | | | Tasted by MJTed on 12/17/2013 & rated 94 points: Great Pinot for 60 bucks. More new world in style than typical for Dehlinger. Dark and thick, almost a baby at age 6. Big nose and fruit attack of red cherry with a long finish. (1548 views) | | | Tasted by shaferguy91 on 4/2/2013 & rated 93 points: No decant. Good stuff. (1612 views) | | | Tasted by Double D on 12/23/2012 & rated 93 points: The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Alcohol/Hot, and Violet. It tastes like Raspberry, Cranberry, and Strawberry. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Bright texture. The wine finishes Medium. Bad food match (salad with sharp dressing) with this wine...choices didn't add to the wine. (1473 views) | | | Tasted by llink on 12/19/2012: Bright energetic cherry fruit on the nose. Fairly deep and lusty without being over the top. Rich and sappy on the palate with a slightly bitter element on the long finish. Well done and drinking very well. (1452 views) | | | Tasted by Double D on 8/30/2012 & rated 95 points: One of or The best Dehlinger I've had...smooth as silk, beautiful fruit but not over the top. (1435 views) | | | Tasted by pekingunther on 6/11/2012 & rated 93 points: WOW. What a beautifully balanced fresh, lively glass of wine. This is just fantastic out of the bottle. Lots of fruit, but not Jammy at all. Blackcurrant, blackberry, so many nuances. But it's the impact of the mouthfeel that gets you. Satin rather than silk, very full and very well balanced. There is just enough tannic backbone to suggest it will continue to age well. But if there was one word to describe the wine, it would be FUN. It is a fun, enjoyable, pleasant, refreshing wine. Just great. Hats off to Dehlinger. (1659 views) | | | Tasted by Jack on 5/22/2011 & rated 94 points: Had the 07 Estate last week and this is thicker and has a little more spiced flower type thing going on. Way more complex. Fruit is very good but a little muted and just a touch of alcohol comes through. With air it seemed to get a little messy and close to cherry cough syrup but the best cough syrup I've ever had.
I'd hold these for another year or two. I think it will integrate more and be great. 94pts when first opened and a little less than that with some air. Big but all pinot. (1562 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Dehlinger Producer WebsitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Reserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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