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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by pjkwinelover on 3/20/2023 & rated 85 points: I had hoped for better. A nice smell in the glass but the taste is a little off and the aftertaste is almost unpleasant (402 views) | | | Tasted by thestuer on 6/26/2022: Decanted. Early notes update later. Very bright on the nose. Strawberries, cherries. Decent acid. finish is still a bit young. As it opened up I got more oaky char on the finish which was a bit surprising. Not fully Integrated yet. (469 views) |
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Tom Eddy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet is our specialty and we make approximately 1500 cases (3000 six packs) annually. Our Cabernet grapes come from classic hillside vineyards in Atlas Peak, Pritchard Hill, Diamond Mountain, and the Oakville Bench---areas that produce some of the most extraordinary mountain fruit of the Napa Valley. All our grapes are lovingly hand sorted (twice). Each vineyard is fermented and barreled separately, then carefully blended right before bottling to maximize complexity and balance. Our wines receive a minimum of 28 months of French Oak barrel age and then they spend anywhere from one or two years gently maturing in the bottle before being released. Our goal is to create elegant, balanced wines of the highest quality, ready to drink now while maximizing their aging potential. Holding wine in our cellars is more costly, but ‘No Wine Before It’s Time’ is more than a ditty at Tom Eddy Winery. You have our promise: when you buy an Eddy, it’s ready.
As some of you know, Tom Eddy wines are built for elegance and longevity. Some say we're 'Old World'. If that means we make balanced, well-made wine, well, ok. That's us! At least, that's what we've strived for these last thirty odd years. And here's something we've learned along the way: you can have killer creds and classy wines but it's not always what you know but who you know. We hope more people will get to know us, and visa versa.
The Eddy Family wines tend to be younger and less needy: the whites are crisp, ready to drink and the reds are approachable earlier and require less cellaring and bottle age, perfect for everyday consumption.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.Manchester RidgeManchester Ridge Pinot Noir Wine Information
Manchester Ridge Vineyards in Mendocino County. The vineyards are on the first ridgeline from the coast, a mere three miles from the Pacific Ocean. The cool, maritime climate induces slow growth and even slower ripening. Consistently one of the last vineyards harvested, the wine captures its cool climate upbringing with delicate floral and forest floor aromas.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 North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information) |
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