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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 88 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Thief on 9/21/2021 & rated 94 points: Blackberry. Rich textured and layered. Real treat. (1025 views) | | | Tasted by ElAzul on 6/6/2021 & rated 93 points: A very impressive well balanced PN that has a vibrant red fruit aroma that delivers savory black cherry fruit and excellent acidity. Matched well tonight with grilled rib eye and last night with grilled lamb chops. I only bought three and this is the last and best of them. Just now hitting its stride and could hold up easily another five years. 2012 continues to be an excellent California PN year. (1078 views) | | | Tasted by wpiers on 8/20/2020 & rated 92 points: Still drinking just fine. (1286 views) | | | Tasted by Bozekt on 8/15/2020 & rated 90 points: Nose of dried red fruits - cherry, raspberry, cranberry, with baked earth and cardamom. Palate was silky smooth, with similar flavors, med acidity, med-minus tannin, and moderate complexity and finish. ABV at 14.4 and balanced well. It kinda fell off after about 3 hours, but drank well even if a little on the mature side. A little past prime, but still beautiful with Memphis BBQ St. Louis style ribs - acidity held up nicely with fatty meat and spice box notes accented smokiness in sauce. Drink now. (1236 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 3/15/2020 & rated 89 points: PnP, but continued to open for about 15 minutes or so. Only slightly better showing than the previous bottle four months ago. Aromas of dark red fruit and earth. Medium bodied palate shows the same dark red fruit (but with less presence) and earth, but with more acidity than needed to balance. Any tannins are completely integrated.
I still believe that this wine is fading, so drink up soon. It seems the non-vineyard designated pinots are best enjoyed between 3 and 6-7 years after vintage, while you're giving the vineyard designates time to come into their own. (1419 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 11/15/2019 & rated 87 points: Not as satisfying as many other TNs. There was some very light red fruit on the nose. On the palate, the red fruit was also rather light, along with some spice, some minerality, and more acidity than needed to balance. Maybe showing its age, or just an off bottle - even though obtained directly from the winery and stored appropriately. (929 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 10/4/2019 & rated 92 points: Full round cherry, strawberry and raspberry. A big start and long finish. Some swirling earth notes keep it interesting & complex (922 views) | | | Tasted by rwerner on 3/8/2019 & rated 91 points: Ready to drink. Excellent fruit on the mouth with a long soft finish. Delicious (1152 views) | | | Tasted by Brent25 on 2/19/2019 & rated 92 points: Clear medium ruby; clean medium nose of cherries, earth, cedar, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, cloves and toast; developing; dry; medium plus acidity; medium tannins; high alcohol; medium plus body; pronounced flavor intensity; pfn with addition of cigar box; long finish; outstanding quality; drink now, but potential for another 5 years of aging; one of the best Pinot Noirs that we’ve had in recent memory - robust, complex and delicious (1145 views) | | | Tasted by Stags on 11/2/2018 & rated 91 points: Fantastic Hobbs Russian River Pinot, ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit with silky smooth tannins, well integrated at its peak. (1101 views) | | | Tasted by Lazerlar on 10/25/2018 & rated 93 points: This has clearly improved in the past couple of years. A well balanced drink that was singing tonight (989 views) | | | Tasted by Slaz on 2/18/2018 & rated 92 points: More balance and joy relative to my prior tasting in 2015. Worth the price and more. (1626 views) | | | Tasted by connel20 on 1/13/2018 & rated 90 points: Nice but nothing special at this point. (1372 views) | | | Tasted by Lazerlar on 1/2/2018 & rated 92 points: A very nice medium to medium full bodied wine that is drinking very well now. Smooth entry and finish complementing our Veal Osso Buco. (1351 views) | | | Tasted by Ridgerunner on 11/16/2017 & rated 91 points: Very easy drinking pinot! (1499 views) | | | Tasted by Cholera on 8/26/2017 & rated 91 points: Pretty good effort. Crimson color, well balanced tannins. Low acid, medium legs, bouquet of mild tobacco, kirsch, cherries and strawberries. Clean mouthfeel, medium body, fruit cherries, tart plum, mild pepper, graphite and toast (1718 views) | | | Tasted by CurlerSue on 7/15/2017: Extraordinary! Velvety smooth. (577 views) | | | Tasted by cmcmullen on 12/17/2016 & rated 93 points: - Crimsom color. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Awesome Pinot, luscious cherry, good acidity, very smooth and nicely balanced. Time to get some more! (2050 views) | | | Tasted by hoservin on 10/16/2016 & rated 91 points: Aerated with a Vinturi and decanted for one hour. Nose of cherry, red plum, spice and underbrush. Ripe red and black fruit, spice and vanilla on the palate. Finishes with good length. Medium bodied. Served with maple glazed pork chops. (1950 views) | | | Tasted by SMHalps on 9/7/2016 & rated 92 points: Paul Hobbs Night (Lincoln Squre Steaks, Amsterdam Ave, New York City): The was actually the 2013 PH PN. I entered the year wrong on CT. Anyway, my group enjoyed it. I found it to be a light, soft, Pinot Noir. Nice notes of black cherry fruit and some medium acidity. (1015 views) | | | Tasted by Snowryeder on 8/11/2016 & rated 91 points: Berries, vanilla, ripe, nice acidity, long finish. Drinking well. (2168 views) | | | Tasted by SMZ on 7/17/2016 & rated 92 points: Solid....love the Paul Hobbs wines (2246 views) | | | Tasted by CdrCabernet on 5/6/2016 & rated 90 points: Clear plum in color. Jammy cherry and earth on the nose. This has a fuller body than most Pinots, but is still a medium bodied wine. I get strawberry, vanilla, and blackberry on the complex palate. Nice long finish. A very good Pinot Noir. (2200 views) | | | Tasted by dfresh on 3/26/2016 & rated 90 points: Dust and strawberry notes on bouquet. Medium mouthfeel. Rose bush, gravel and brush flavor notes. A slight harshness dominates finish and brings out an imbalance. (2001 views) | | | Tasted by SMZ on 10/31/2015 & rated 94 points: This wine was far superior to the last one I tasted...phenomenal effort. (2460 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Paul Hobbs 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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