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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 49 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Alaskawino on 7/16/2017 & rated 88 points: One of 3 favorites from 8 of the 2011s. Very smooth and fruit driven slightly more acid than tannins. (1279 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 2/20/2015 & rated 85 points: Fleming's Walnut Creek Fifty Tastes One Night. Next wine tasted was another light pinot color in the glass, nose of blackberry fruit hint of cherry and tea leaves, more of the same on the palate, better than the Etude Lyric by far but that is not saying much, light/medium body and a light/medium finish. (2741 views) | | | Tasted by Brett and Megan on 5/10/2014 & rated 88 points: aroma - minty, vanilla; taste - smooth, but dilute; easy, but not complex (3218 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 2/13/2014 & rated 87 points: #Snochi Wines: Another strong showing from this wine. Fresh, crisp, with cherry cola and strawberry. Brisk, some herbal undertones coming out with age, some nice vanilla and caramel notes, but subtle. For the price, it can't really be outdone. A crowd of seven people, and all enjoyed it. (3813 views) | | | Tasted by trastevere on 1/10/2014 & rated 87 points: Aromas of soft red berry fruit and a touch of hedgerow. Nice silky mouthfeel with red berries to the front and then hints of toffee and white pepper. Not a long finish but a pleasant one. (3468 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 8/25/2013 & rated 87 points: Tasted after it had been open for a day. Still going strong. Really crisp, with strawberry, red apple peel and some sweet caramel and spice. Impressive. (3380 views) | | | Tasted by goldgarf on 8/11/2013 & rated 79 points: Nice mouth feel at the front, but not much berry flavor. (2188 views) | | | Tasted by Ron&nina on 8/4/2013 & rated 88 points: Nice drinking wine. This wine started out very clean, fresh and fruity and actually got slightly better throughout the night. Good Pinot Noir characteristics. (1701 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 7/12/2013 & rated 87 points: Parducci Tasting (Ukiah, CA): I rarely recommend $14 Pinot Noirs. Well, here's one. Light cranberry color is the first good sign. On the nose, strawberry jam mixes with rhubarb and subtle pepper. Fine tannins, crisp acid, a light and tangy approach. Strawberry and raspberry fruit with notes of vanilla and caramel. It's not the most complex Pinot, but it does what it does very well. Harmonious and crowd-pleasing, it seems everyone at the tasting enjoyed this wine. (2236 views) | | | Tasted by FrugalGlug on 3/15/2013 & rated 89 points: An elegant linger with a punch of depth. This is something interesting. Herbaceous, fruity, like if Mario's enemy (piranha plants) were actually kind and intoxicating. An unremarkable nose, but nothing unpleasant. Great value, and very worthy at that. (1875 views) | | | Tasted by Jim D. on 1/20/2013 & rated 87 points: - Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of tobacco. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of raspberry with a light/medium body. Smooth texture with a short finish. (1487 views) | | | Tasted by dogbiskit on 12/8/2012 & rated 87 points: Light bodied transparent red pinot. Tasty with hints of spice. A surprisingly good drinker for the price. (1539 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/25/2012 & rated 85 points: Ripe black fruit aromas with a fair amount of oak spice. Same black cherry and blackberry flavors, ripe but not hot. Good balance for its price. (2448 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Parducci 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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