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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 45 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by klezman on 10/1/2023: Delicious! (566 views) | | | Tasted by UpfromtheCellar on 9/14/2023 & rated 87 points: Strawberry rose water - but other than meeting insationable consumer demand for "anything pink" and "Pinot something" what's the point? Not particularly complex. Not particularly cheap. Still, this strawberry tinged wine has held up and that's a good thing. (285 views) | | | Tasted by Njmarkley on 2/20/2023: No (506 views) | | | Tasted by klezman on 9/19/2022: Delicious and in a great sport with watermelon, strawberry, nice texture, and balanced acidity. (1447 views) | | | Tasted by antmendo on 9/29/2021 & rated 90 points: Java’s fave rose (1481 views) | | | Tasted by guchl on 5/31/2021 & rated 92 points: I drank a few of these on release, and enjoyed... but forgot about this one in my cellar, and I must say that it aged beautifully. Lots of grapefruit and tarragon over a lovely plush texture. (1314 views) | | | Tasted by Njmarkley on 5/24/2021 & rated 90 points: Super light. Enjoyed this wine if youre into a blend style taste- needless to say the bottle did not last long. $78 restaurant priced. (1799 views) | | | Tasted by klezman on 4/9/2021: Tasty, rich enough to be good with food or on its own. (2949 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 3/23/2021 & rated 89 points: Still hanging on nicely. More orange than pink. This has a nice light strawberry nose and light strawberry and cherry fruit. Nothing too complex, but enough acidity to keep it refreshing. Pretty light, but enough body to go with food. (1733 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 2/13/2021 & rated 90 points: Great Valentine’s Day wine. Matched perfectly with lobster and a beet salad. Nice acidity (1467 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 12/16/2020 & rated 88 points: Orange pinkish color. Cherry, peach and strawberry flavors. Nice weight but starting to fade. (1693 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 12/14/2020 & rated 87 points: Paired this with some Salmon. Colors almost matched as this was quite orangish. Cherry, Strawberry and some peach. Still nicely balanced, not in a hurry to drink last one, still has room to grow. (1385 views) | | | Tasted by Wadez on 12/13/2020: Still VERY drinkable with lots of acidity, orange pith zesty note, and lots of body to pair with a nice hearty cheese (we chose gruyere). Looking forward to drinking these this winter! (1311 views) | | | Tasted by markjanes on 11/28/2020 & rated 77 points: deeply colored rose with salmon hue. aromatically a bit muted with simple cherry fruits. on the palate dry, moderate acidity, quite a bit of flesh in the midpalate, moderate alcohol, firmish finish. balanced wine with short length, low intensity and complexity. not seeing what the higher scores are showing... this lacks pop and freshness without giving you a lot of vinous depth in return. drink now. just an ok new world rose for me. (1418 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 10/24/2020 & rated 92 points: Good depth of flavor and balance. Mineral backbone finish after upfront cherry and raspberry. (1326 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 9/26/2020 & rated 91 points: Fresh strawberry, touch of vanilla. Vibrant, deep long finish (1246 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 9/26/2020 & rated 91 points: Deep fresh strawberry. Touch of vanilla on a long finish. (1280 views) | | | Tasted by bjschmitt on 9/4/2020 & rated 89 points: With pork congee.
Salmon/orange color, clear.
Jane gets peach on opening.
Good flavor (strawberry/cherry), nice acid. Stood up well to the spice from the Congee.
A good late spring/summer/early fall drinking wine, bright and brisk. (1286 views) | | | Tasted by ohne_musik on 8/28/2020 & rated 91 points: Surprisingly wonderful rose from 2017. Fruit is clean, not over the top, suffused with dried flowers, seaspray minerals, and in perfect balance with the acid. Definitely more depth than many of the insipid pinot roses out there. Perhaps the most sediment (tartrate crystals) I've ever come across in a rose - so watch out when pouring. The extra age has given it texture and layering without sacrificing cut - why don't we short term age (good) roses more often? (1447 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 7/28/2020 & rated 90 points: Garagiste was clearing some of these out, and I am very glad I grabbed some. I am not generally a huge fan of New World Rosé, but this was lovely. All of the obligatory strawberry and cherry notes, this is wonderfully mineral and dry with sufficient acidity. Soft, supple and lively, this was perfect with a summer meal: sous vide golden beets and burrata, heirloom tomato and browned halloumi, simply seared trout with sauteed corn. The rosé accompanied the sweet and savory very well, and it had enough weight and fullness to stand up to some of the assertive flavors. Really lovely. (2090 views) | | | Tasted by bjschmitt on 7/2/2020: Easy drinking, enjoyable.
Don't expect more than it is. (1269 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 6/20/2020 & rated 92 points: Clean, wispy notes of raspberries, Cuties, peaches, and the slightest whiff of steely minerality. So beautiful tonight, this was shapely and expressive, with tremendous flavor and textural complexity. Seamless from enticing start to sapid finish. (1062 views) | | | Tasted by Stephen Rash on 2/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Orange/copper in color and clear in the glass; Aromas of strawberries and grapefruit on the nose; tastes of grapefruit, citrus pith, and white flowers on the palate; medium body, medium(+) acidity, medium tannins; long floral finish with hints of minerality. Very nice Rose (1944 views) | | | Tasted by Nojomoschwa on 7/30/2019 & rated 85 points: Agree with a previous taster. Expected a lot more from Flowers, as their style is usually not overblown from my experience. This is just a bit flabby and brash … not what I (and definitely not what my wife) was looking for in a rosé. Even at the deep discount of $16, it's not great. (2157 views) | | | Tasted by Evjoker on 7/26/2019 & rated 84 points: Very strawberry. A little cream. Poor value. (2092 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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As nursery owners in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Walt and Joan Flowers had long dreamed of combining their love of wine with their passion for agriculture. They knew they wanted to produce their favorite varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; what they didn’t know was that their path would eventually lead them across country to Northern California’s rugged Sonoma Coast. After responding to a small classified ad in a national wine publication, that’s exactly where they landed.
In 1989, after many information-gathering trips to Napa and Sonoma, Walt and Joan purchased 321 acres, including a ridge top, high above the Pacific Ocean on the northern Sonoma Coast. With the same determination they drew on to build their successful nursery business; the Flowers proceeded with the dream of producing their favorite cool-climate varietals in a place they believed uniquely suited to growing them.
Today, Flowers Winery produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its two estate properties, Camp Meeting Ridge Vineyard and Sea View Ridge Vineyard, as well as select vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast AVA, which are farmed to Flowers’ specifications by their own crews. In addition to direct consumer sales, the wines are sold to fine restaurants and retailers in the US and overseas.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.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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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