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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 54 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Roentgen Ray on 11/2/2018 & rated 92 points: Sweet and delicious fruit beams from the glass. (1272 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 5/15/2015 & rated 88 points: Nice wine but nothing special (2171 views) | | | Tasted by mk42 on 4/19/2015 & rated 90 points: lovely wine. Acidity makes it a great food wine. Lots of intense fruit. (2125 views) | | | Tasted by JasonG on 2/28/2015 & rated 90 points: Medium ruby. Sulfurous nose laced with baking spice and wild forest fruit. Taste is round but not flabby, with present acids and lots of zing. Finish could be longer lasting but delighted the oak is fully integrated. Screams Russian River and frankly is a great value compared to others in the market. Definitely drink again. (2230 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 8/30/2014 & rated 90 points: Liquid candy - loads of sweet red cherry fruit, balanced by juicy acidity and very soft tannins. Really nice. (2561 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 7/5/2014 & rated 90 points: Inviting wine. Lovely colour and inviting cola, cherry nose. Not overly complex, but upfront sweet pinot fruit. Light to medium bodied, sweet cherry and cola fruit, juicy with great cherry acidity, nicely long on the finish. Dry soft tannins. Delicious and well worth the $25 or so. (2054 views) | | | Tasted by WinePT on 12/25/2013 & rated 87 points: The fruit has subsided some. The heat shown thru on Day 1, resolved by Day 2. Tasted better with a softer texture on Day 2. I usually like Loring wines better than this showed. (1670 views) | | | Tasted by missionpk on 11/3/2013 & rated 89 points: A true mini-Loring. Still the trademark acidity and heat expertly balanced by fruit of the single vineyards, but just less acidity, less heat, and less fruit. Really tasty, though. (1774 views) | | | Tasted by Coupe 60 on 9/26/2013 & rated 89 points: PnP, had with sausage ring and peppers. Rich black cherry taste, with more acidity than i remember from past bottle. While still a big fruit driven wine, not as lush as hedonistic as I have had in the past. Very enjoyable, and similar profile as past bottle and past vintage...just not as good. (1800 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 5/8/2013: Twisted and poured. Consumed over several hours. Ripe and rich but not in your face. Definite oak presence but still a fruit driven wine. Update: toward the end of the night getting some definite alcohol that wasn't apparent initially. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Capybara562 on 2/13/2013 & rated 89 points: Rich and balanced. Strong aromas and flavors of dense red fruit, with just enough tannic backbone and acid to offset the fruit. (2007 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 2/10/2013 & rated 90 points: A very nice, refined Pinot. Light for a Loring, and especially compared to the 2009 Russian River, but nonetheless a balanced, high quality Pinot. (1606 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 1/14/2013 & rated 91 points: The wine is a medium to dark ruby red color. The rich and inviting nose has black raspberries, Asian spices, cola, black cherry, wild flowers, white pepper, and a touch of earthy underbrush. This has a medium body, moderate, ripe tannins, and good acidity. On the palate the wine has rich, velvety fruit and spice up front with some subtle earthiness and white pepper coming in late. The finish is fairly long and full of spicy. earthy fruit. May not be the most complex Pinot out there, but it is delicious and a steal at the mailing list price of $25. (1667 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 12/21/2012 & rated 89 points: Nice and smooth and full of balck cherry fruit. Was our fourth bottle of night so this may be a bit unfair. Not as rich and lush as some other Loring's I have had but those were single vineyards. This was nice (1582 views) | | | Tasted by andycpa on 10/28/2012 & rated 91 points: After an hour decanting the cherry cola flavor was unbelievable. Very smooth and will drink again. Looking forward to trying all the other Loring wines. (1617 views) | | | Tasted by nav2u on 10/19/2012 & rated 89 points: Bright red fruit. Easy drinking. Very nice. (1505 views) | | | Tasted by dgriffin3480 on 10/11/2012 & rated 88 points: Rich ripe plum and macerated cherries, a little light on the acid needed for balance. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 9/30/2012 & rated 91 points: Loads of srawberry, raspberry. Not terribly complex, but delicious. In a good place right now. 90-91 points. My best Loring in awhile. (1597 views) | | | Tasted by dgriffin3480 on 9/15/2012 & rated 89 points: Kim likey (1513 views) | | | Tasted by dontime on 8/12/2012: This stuff just tastes good. When it first hits the palate its thick and rich and full of red fruit. Chocolate covered cherry cola is the best way to describe the flavors. Smooth through the end when a tiny bit of heat appears. At $25, hard to beat. Drinking well now, no need to wait. Solid 90-91 if scoring. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by smphelps on 7/16/2012 & rated 91 points: Rich and detailed, well worth the price. Darker garnet, dark cherries and rich blueberries. Not subtle, rather bold, but juicey and tasty. Round tannins. Medium long finish. (1671 views) | | | Tasted by missionpk on 7/3/2012 & rated 88 points: High acidity, high octane, low tannins. Classic Loring nose/taste. Not a light wine. Not an elegant wine. Not a food wine. In fact, I'd really like to hate this wine. But, it is so damn tasty and, for the style, actually shows quite a bit of RRV character. If you're at the cabin, nobody's driving, and you've already had your good wine with dinner, break this out and start drinking. (1802 views) | | | Tasted by NTR on 6/24/2012 & rated 91 points: Really enjoy this wine. See previous reviews. It is a light but fruit forward pinot with a wonderful cherry cola flavor. While unfortunately my last bottle I would this has few years left. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 6/24/2012 & rated 90 points: Shows best in the pinot or chard glasses (1822 views) | | | Tasted by WinePT on 6/2/2012 & rated 89 points: Black cherry and some dark fruit, soft tannins, and a hint of cola. A touch of heat on the back end. Not quite up to the 2009. (1719 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Loring Wine Company 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.USAAmerican 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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