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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by StefVl on 11/23/2023 flawed bottle: oxidised (232 views) | | Tasted by Yellofeath on 11/1/2022 & rated 89 points: I usually don't go for the overly dark, ripe Cali pinot noir, but MacMurray sorta just sucks you in. My first bottle was a 2013 (that snuck up on me toward the end of a night of wine tasting and sent me well over the edge). I avoided it for a bit but it WAS yummy, so here we are. Despite proper storage, the cork barely made it out alive! As of late 2022, it's deep garnet has developed the very slightest hint of amber below the rim. Nose gives baking spice, cooked strawberries and cassis. Palate brings a very similar experience as the nose, finishing with a lovely bitter dark cocoa. Light, but balanced tannins and acidity. This bottle really oughtta be drunk on its own (and attempted slowly - good luck). But if you must, pair it like you would any Cali cab or merlot. It's a little big for a pinot, but it's a crowd pleaser. A bit generic, but that's what you're going for when it comes to pleasing the masses. (And it's FAR better than Meiomi, so there you go). (558 views) | | Tasted by Bozekt on 12/17/2020 & rated 89 points: Deep RRV character with more black raspberry on the nose. Also showed aromas of cedar, dried herbs, and cooked red raspberry. Palate was silky and a touch hot at first, but showed a red and black fruit profile with the right touch of savory herbs, oak, and a slight hint of vanilla. Acid was med, ABV med-plus, body med. Not amazing, but quite good - especially with wild salmon and roasted sweet potatoes. Would drink again. (1147 views) | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 3/14/2020 & rated 88 points: Day 3: Fine on day 1 and 2 and drinking well on day 3. Decant Pinot Character unlike the Rodney Strong Russian River Valley sample prior in the week. Cranberry, earth, cherry, dust and spices. Good concentration and balanced overall. This is a solid for under $20.00. 88 points (1635 views) | | Tasted by oakville72 on 2/18/2020 & rated 89 points: Deeply colored. A full, rich Pinot in the typical Gallo style … with just a hint of sweetness. Actually went quite well with our Italian dinners at Sabatino's in Newport Beach, where it was the least expensive Pinot on the wine list. All in all, a pleasant surprise. (1435 views) | | Tasted by Barolo Raymond on 2/13/2020 & rated 89 points: Deep ruby, viscous @14.5% abv. Aromas of smal red fruit, gummi bears and leaves/forest floor. Dry-off dry medium-medium(+) acidity, low-medium(-) tannin, medium(+) alochol and ditto body. Palate of red baked fruit, blackberry with distinct earthy sweetness, earth, chocolate. Good length with full-on finish of dark flavors, ripe tannin, fruit sugar and sweet alcohol heat. May not be my typical Pinot Noir but a good pour. (1320 views) | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 12/29/2019 & rated 91 points: Crisp, savory, and nicely balanced. Lots of freshness and concentration to earthy cherry, red currant, blackberry, tomato leaf, and spices. Closes with intensity and focus. (749 views) | | Tasted by HazenGehue on 10/2/2019: Get more (672 views) | | Tasted by Riccardo Vigoli on 9/18/2019 & rated 95 points: Dark strawberries. Delicious! I'm moved. Oak. (316 views) | | Tasted by burlingtonm on 2/12/2019 & rated 88 points: Fairly typical California pinot noir with some sweetness, some cherry on the nose but with not much complexity or interest as one might have hoped from a Russian River p-n. (701 views) |
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| MacMurray Ranch 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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