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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Cholera on 11/25/2023 & rated 94 points: Really good from Paul Hobbs, Katherine Lindsay estate. Age now nine years and this is the sweet spot. Enveloping mouth feel, velvet, smooth with tannins well integrated.
Raspberry and blueberry, stewed prunes, and rose petal flavor profile, Low residue and delicate nature, no heat on backend of palate. So good, wish I had more. (260 views) | | | Tasted by SMHalps on 3/1/2022 & rated 89 points: Part of a New World Pinot Noir tasting with my wine group. Out of the 4 Pinots, this came in last. It is not a bad wine, but for the price, it was a disappointment. Lots of oak, and some of my group felt in a blind tasting, they would not have been able to identify it as a Pinot. This was the most expensive wine of the tasting. (959 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 6/16/2021 & rated 92 points: Similar to my notes back in April. i opened and let slow ox for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. It accompanied a platter of leftovers as I try to empty out the fridge before Fathers Day. (1381 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 4/15/2021 & rated 92 points: Opened and slow ox'd for about two and a half hours then slowly drank over the next three. Red fruit on the nose. The palate was cherry, plum and hints of strawberry and spice. The finish was on the long side. A most enjoyable pinot noir. (1253 views) | | | Tasted by Lawino7 on 12/25/2020 & rated 94 points: Deep dark. Nose of tobacco, dark
fruit, leather - earth. Luscious. Paired with garlic pork roast. Enjoy now and will likely continue to develop in 3-5-ish years. (1195 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Boustead on 7/19/2020: Sharp, maybe past time or bad. (1282 views) | | | Tasted by FabianG on 5/10/2020 & rated 94 points: Wonderful Pinot Noir! Fine, balanced with a love finish. Very approachable Even at this young age. (920 views) | | | Tasted by zkolkin on 5/9/2020 & rated 94 points: gorgeous dark red fruit with leather/tobacco on the nose. Very elegant and well balanced. Killer. (672 views) | | | Tasted by streethawk on 3/24/2020 & rated 92 points: Ruby with some rim evolution. Notes of cherries, strawberries, and just a hint of white pepper. Dry. Body is medium, acidity medium, tannins medium. Nice finish. Not a typical Sonoma Pinot. Restrained and elegant. Very nice. (826 views) | | | Tasted by webbaker on 4/10/2019 & rated 93 points: Classic Paul Hobbs pinot taste, leaning towards the steely side. (1468 views) | | | Tasted by Steve Bird on 10/21/2018 & rated 93 points: PNP. Remarkably, developing a slight brick rim. Bright cherries. Slight earthiness (NOT Brett). Not typical California PN spiciness which I do not like. (1335 views) | | | Tasted by ColluraJ on 6/28/2018 & rated 88 points: Bright red color. Very aromatic with whiffs of earth, cherry stems and green earth. Dry with medium tannins. Crisp acidity with a full body. Flavors of cherry, sandalwood and apple. Long finish. Nice. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by J.S on 2/13/2018 & rated 90 points: Tasted at the Hobbs estate, compared to the Hyde Pinot we tried along side, the Katherine was more of a French Pinot, with earthy notes. The wine was slightly closed and reserved, dark luscious notes. I prefer warmer climate Pinots, and as such did not enjoy this wine the same. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by drdan8 on 6/6/2017 & rated 94 points: On PNP a rich, ripe, and decadent Pinot. Cascading elements of sweet/sour cranberry, rhubarb, underipe strawberry, and some earthy Pinot suggestion. This was seamless and full throttle for a Sonoma Pinot.
Red burgundy purists need not apply here. I enjoyed this immensely ! (2260 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 2/2/2017 & rated 92 points: The nose showed intense ripe raspberry and strawberry, along with hints of brown sugar. It continued to open with time in the glass, showing a more floral and lifted personality. It was fresh with ripe red and blue berry fruits, soft and caressing to the palate, with sweet inner florals. The finish was spicy with ripe cherry and strawberry fruits lingering. This was ripe, but it maintained freshness and was quite enjoyable to drink. (2208 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
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Vinous, Sonoma’s Sensational 2015s Parts 1 & 2 (Mar 2017) (3/1/2017)
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Vinous, 2014 Sonoma and Points North: New Releases (Feb 2016) (2/1/2016)
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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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