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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by R.H. on 3/23/2017: dark crimson red. Sweet raspberry and forest floor. Slightly tightly wound on day 1, better on day 2. Very enjoyable (1707 views) | | | Tasted by Bruce 1er on 10/23/2016 & rated 94 points: Good fruit (tart cherries, currents) up front, and nicely balanced by earth and forest floor. There's a soft tannin structure in the finish. Color is dark cherry red. Accessible now but will benefit from a few more years. (1651 views) | | | Tasted by shaferguy91 on 8/15/2016 & rated 92 points: No decant. (1772 views) | | | Tasted by domco on 11/30/2015: Mid to light weight, bright red fruits, nice acidity. (1970 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 9/29/2015: Pretty tasty Russian River Chardonnay. (2257 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 3/24/2015: Four different vineyard sites. MK at 900 feet above the fog line. Barenhoff, planted in 2001 which is around Santa Rosa. This is much more clay soil mixed sandy loam. And then 2009 planting on Barlow homestead (and a tiny bit from a viticulture school planting?).
30% whole cluster, 30% new oak, 18 month elevage. Sweetly fruited yet with some guts on the back end. And then good acidity. (1280 views) | | | Tasted by budh on 2/10/2015 & rated 92 points: A gorgeous Pinot - balanced, complex, on the sweet side. Strawberry, floral, cherry, oak. Velvety texture, long finish. (995 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/16/2014: Their own vineyard around their house. Right at the gap into the Green Valley. More herbal, green floral notes then the "Regular" sonoma coast, and then a bit tighter on the back end as well. Certainly well made, maybe just a touch over at $50. (1277 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 4/26/2014 & rated 91 points: Pinot Days 2014 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): Spicy, raspberry. Lots of sweet baking spice, cinnamon, clove. Really enjoyable. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 2/23/2014: Falltacular 2014 (FMIII in the OC): Top 5 of the tasting for me and wrestling with Kutch Falstaff of WOTN. Awesome wine. Dark garnet color. There's a unique perfume note on the nose. Light strawberry with noticeable acid and chalk. Long finish. Stems adds to the complexity. Thinks this is 25% whole cluster. (1912 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Small Vines, Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
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| Small Vines Wines 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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