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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 8/8/2017 & rated 89 points: Cherry fruit, a little plum and blackberry and some earth. The wine is a light red color and appears aged. Best with our roast, herbal chicken and grilled Scottish salmon. Good qpr at our $16 close-out price and its origina retail of $25, but a little silly to be at the new $50 retail for the 2013 vintage. (Yes, everyone wants to sell $50 bottles. But not those many people BUY $50 retail bottles - which would be $100-$150 in a restaurant!). Summerland has always been a great, value label and I hope that continues.
The label on the bottle says this is from Block D and 900 cases made. (The website said 1,300).
Drink now but has a little more time. (1313 views) | | | Tasted by mr_fox_sox on 8/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Dense, dark red cherries, showing some age and looking slightly amber at the edges. A little alcohol on the nose. The thick glass and heavy foil is appreciated at this price point. (2047 views) | | | Tasted by cheetadad on 2/24/2015 & rated 88 points: Light color and body. Nice berry aroma, maybe some raspberry. Taste brings mild tartness and good balanced tannins. Nothing overpowering. Went well with salmon. (2285 views) | | | Tasted by bri13an on 12/20/2014: Lighter-bodied, bright, drinkable...would be good in warmer months. (2337 views) | | | Tasted by alex4wine on 12/17/2014 & rated 88 points: Drink well and is fairly enjoyable, but nothing special. (2316 views) | | | Tasted by Palafo on 11/29/2014 & rated 90 points: silky (1852 views) | | | Tasted by theguy on 10/30/2014 & rated 90 points: My style of tart, red berry, high acid, low tannin but balanced Pinot. (793 views) |
| Summerland Producer website
Summerland Winery is a boutique winery dedicated to the production of fine wines from the Central Coast of California. We strive to showcase excellent fruit quality combined with strong regional character in all of our wines. Summerland Winery was founded in 2002 with the intention of producing a diverse range of premium wines focusing on the expressive vineyard sources spanning from Santa Barbara to Monterey with an emphasis on small lot, vineyard designated Pinot Noir production.
2010 Summerland Pinot Noir Bien Nacido VineyardVarietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyards: Bien Nacido Vineyard, Block T
Harvest Date: 9/2010
Brix at Harvest: 24.4°
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.42
TA: 6.2g/L
Case Production (9L): 1400 cases
Release Date: 3/2012
Vinification: The grapes were allowed to cold soak for a period of 6-7 days to extract color and flavor. The wine underwent fermentation in 1.5 ton open-top bins and was punched down by hand. Each Pinot Noir lot was inoculated with Assmanhausen yeast, known for its slow fermentation properties and organoleptic influence. The maceration period averaged 20-25 days for optimum tannin and color extraction. Aged in 100% François Frères cooperage from a variety of forests for 11 months - 1/3 new oak.
A beautiful expression of the Santa Maria Valley; lovely juicy plum and red cherry fruit with rich flesh and spice. The wine shows a lovely depth, charm and style. The bright, forward nose is highlighted by hints of clove and forest floor. The palate encompasses distinct flavors of dried fruit and blackberry and overtones of exotic spice, making this wine a superb match with succulent dishes such as duck breast or pheasant, grilled salmon or steak.Pinot 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.Bien Nacido Vineyard Producer website
Bien Nacido Vineyard (wikipedia)
From Testarossa Winerey - Club Testarossa May 2013 notes:
Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley
Testarossa has a long relationship with Santa Barbara County's famed Bien Nacido Vineyard. Rob and Diana have been purchasing Chardonnay from Bien Nacido since 1995. Bien Nacido is located in the cool climate Santa Maria Valley appellation, about an hour north of Santa Barbara.
Here, the close proximity to the Pacific Ocean creates a true region I climate - very cool, gentle conditions throughout the crucial summer and fall ripening seasons. An ideal situation for top-flight Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard traces its roots back to the year 1837 when a Spanish land grant of some two square leagues was made to Tomas Olivera by the then Governor of Alta California. In 1969, the Millers, a fifth generation California farming family, purchased the property. They also purchased an adjacent parcel which had been part of the original 1837 Spanish land grant and reunited the two as Rancho Tepusquet, now comprising over two thousand acres. The original adobe remains as one of the few privately maintained adobes in California. In the early 1970's, it became clear to the Millers that the soils and climate were ideal for growing grapes, and they moved quickly to realize the winegrowing potential of the estate. Today, Bien Nacido is one of Calilfornia's most recognized vineyard names. 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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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