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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2014 (based on 36 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 84.5 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 74 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by nmcandrew on 5/23/2019: Full body fruity with a smooth finish. (1061 views) | | | Tasted by Cycledoc on 6/15/2017: Enjoyed at my Dad's 90th (1517 views) | | | Tasted by Cycledoc on 2/23/2016: Ok (2042 views) | | | Tasted by Tracy0763 on 11/6/2014 & rated 75 points: Not as fruit forward as I would have liked. Earthy & light bodied. (3325 views) | | | Tasted by RobertDwyer on 8/1/2013 & rated 86 points: 86 doesn't seem like a big number, but for a CA Pinot without off notes and a creamy texture it's actually pretty good.
I enjoyed this wine at Ruth's Chris not too long ago and hadn't seen it around at retail in MA so I hopped on this opportunity to pick some up at $9.99. At $9.99 you have to temper your enthusiasm a bit -- I'd call this wine "very good" rather than "outstanding". Hard not to like it. And for $10? Please! (6462 views) | | | Tasted by fgar59 on 3/31/2013 & rated 84 points: nothing special, even for the price. (5969 views) | | | Tasted by ininov on 2/22/2013: Opened 20min before dinner. At first, there was pronounced red fruit and a tad of sweetnes - conistent with the other bottles I tried. After about an hour, however, the fruit faded away, and I was left with a beautifully mineral wine of balance and finesse. There was even some acidity showing through. Again, not an amazing one, but a very solid performance, given the price ($9), but please let it breathe a little bit. (5741 views) | | | Tasted by Djohnsonjr53 on 2/4/2013 & rated 82 points: Light in color earthy smell slightly acidic (5415 views) | | | Tasted by Zbear on 1/12/2013 & rated 85 points: Dull medium cranberry colour. Spices, light oak and red fruit on the nose. Cherry on the palate.. thin, with a little acidity and minimal tannins. Good with shrimp and chicken appetizer. Wouldn't pay more than the $9 cost. (4755 views) | | | Tasted by SeanBurgundy on 1/7/2013 & rated 80 points: This was a pop and pour with aeration. Maybe a few hours decanting could have helped with the SO2.
Thin. Awkward nose with major SO2 overpowering a simple red fruit nose. Big cherry, blank mid-palette and surprisingly subtle chocolate on the finish- at first- but it quickly fades to a moldy character like a strong blue cheese sans the saltiness. Silky mouthfeel, nice acidity. (2869 views) | | | Tasted by MichaelNorwood on 1/1/2013 & rated 84 points: Huge nose, tons of ripe, dark fruit, braised meat. Similar on the palate but with some smoke and chocolate. If I didn't know better I would have sworn I was drinking a Syrah. A bit exhausting to drink alone. Was a lot better with the meal.
Considering the price this is a great bottle. I spent 5 times more for a Willamette Valley Pinot tonight and it paled in comparison. (2246 views) | | | Tasted by ininov on 12/28/2012: Very correct varietal expression - red fruits on the nose, light body, no excessive oak use. Very straight forward, but nice wine, especially at $9. (2072 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 12/23/2012 & rated 84 points: Simple fruity California Pinot, but the fruit comes across as a little overly sweet for my tastes, though not overly ripe. Decent for the price. (2156 views) | | | Tasted by Tarstmartin on 12/6/2012 & rated 85 points: Great party wine at $9 Can't expect too much but we need a selection for 25 people and this is included. (2371 views) | | | Tasted by majjaz on 12/3/2012 & rated 91 points: Great fruit aroma. (2282 views) | | | Tasted by Sarfisc on 11/20/2012 & rated 87 points: Very light. Berries. (2391 views) | | | Tasted by foobarski on 11/20/2012 & rated 87 points: Great with pork. (2284 views) | | | Tasted by ininov on 11/13/2012: Opened this 4 days ago and drank half of the bottle - it was refreshing with bright cherries, very light bodied, overall very good, without crazy oak or extraction. I found it true to the Pinot varietal and a bargain at $9. Then I forgot about the bottle sitting in the fridge and decided to give it a shot. Not surprisingly, it was not good - it was dusty and flat. I left it on the table and decided to give it one more try before i poured it in the sink. The wine had changed. Some of the fruit came back, but it was much more refined and subdued. A nice little surprise at the end there. I bought half a case of this and I am happy I did. Hopefully the other bottles are as good as this one. (2360 views) | | | Tasted by Stockgorilla on 10/23/2012 & rated 86 points: Great value- good color for the age- dark red moving lighter red. Nose of dark plum moving into strawberry and a finish of chocolate. Light berries on the palate. Delicate with a surprising small amount of tannin's. Highly recommend. (2690 views) | | | Tasted by Seweint on 9/23/2012 & rated 87 points: An enjoyable, everyday kind of Pinot. Correct for the varietal, refreshing and tasty, albeit a bit uncomplicated. (2995 views) | | | Tasted by Ombibulous on 9/22/2012 & rated 83 points: Burgundian style, loosely speaking. Translucent. Not fruity. Good (83.5). (2874 views) | | | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 9/19/2012 & rated 79 points: Thin, watery, barely varietally correct. Translucent, not much nose and not much taste. Rip-off, could probably compete with $4.99 Pinots. (2902 views) | | | Tasted by Jnkberg on 9/1/2012 & rated 84 points: Smooth and slight purple. Very drinkable. (2976 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 7/17/2012 & rated 85 points: Nice for the price (3218 views) | | | Tasted by AnytimeWineTime on 7/5/2012 & rated 88 points: S: berries T: fruity, cherry, a nice every day Pinot (3243 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Francis Ford Coppola 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 CaliforniaNapa Valley.http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/vineyards/our_vineyards.php
Santa Ynez.http://www.everyvine.com/org/Camp_Four/vineyard/Camp_Four/ |
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