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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 36 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by cchoukal on 3/30/2024: Nose was initially musty, which blew off to reveal soil strawberry. On the pallet, the mouthful was thin, but not unpleasant. The flavor was Tannic and Hott, with prominent black tea ans Others have mentioned. After an hour or so, this settled in nicely. I think the kind of citrus peel and black tea elements made this really interesting. (84 views) | | | Tasted by Tudz Drkl on 3/1/2024: Medium low opacity, clean and ruby with little to no thinning toward the edges. Nose of red fruits, smoke, tar, vanilla, compost and a certain meatiness. The palate has grippy chalky tannins with medium plus acidity showing roasted notes intermixed with cherry and other pure red fruits. It shows the alcohol just a little too much. Very nice. (316 views) | | | Tasted by brianrunner800m on 11/23/2023 & rated 90 points: Tasty Pinot, light on the nose but nice fruit tones and a little more body (418 views) | | | Tasted by jh773 on 6/17/2023 & rated 87 points: The color is a deep, almost opaque burgundy. Sweet vanilla oak, strawberry and black tea on the nose. The body is rich with tannins well calmed down. Acidic and a little green on the finish. Much tamer than my last tasting three years ago. This should be in the transition between lively youthfulness and deeper aged character, but I'm not sure there's much more to evolve here. (599 views) | | | Tasted by sdahar on 5/31/2023 & rated 89 points: Same notes as previous post, nothing memorable. (593 views) | | | Tasted by Joshvoulters on 5/12/2023 & rated 85 points: Pleasant if unremarkable Cali Pinot, quite extracted and vanilla-led, fresh French oak, bramble and morello cherry, coffee. Very California and not altogether in a good way. Quite flat on the palate- some sweetness but drying bitter tannins and a pinched finish (756 views) | | | Tasted by Thomas D on 5/1/2023 & rated 91 points: Deep ruby color; restrained nose of red fruit and tea. Very nice texture with plum , rasberry and earthy flavors. Lingering finish. It went well with chicken soup and vegetables. (525 views) | | | Tasted by 1markymark on 3/16/2023 & rated 90 points: Still tannic. Will be great by end of 2024 (435 views) | | | Tasted by sdahar on 11/27/2022 & rated 89 points: Nothing memorable. Half the bottle still on the table at the end of the Thanksgiving dinner. (432 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 11/12/2022 & rated 88 points: Pinot's at Teresa's House (Maplewood, MN): Tasted blind. Candied fruits, cranberry, floral and smoke. Just not the kind of Pinot I want to drink. Could use more acidity to balance out the wine. Really over-priced in my opinion. The only bottle with 1/4 fill left at the end of the night if that tells you anything. (1 point) (703 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 11/11/2022 & rated 87 points: Dinner with Marvin (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): Medium red color. PNP, followed a glass for an hour. Very ripe, rather green and herbaceous, deep candied red fruits, cranberry, raspberry. Maybe that green character resolves over time, but still not my style. (634 views) | | | Tasted by WineBurrowingWombat on 11/11/2022 & rated 91 points: Wine weekend in the Twin Cities; 11/10/2022-11/12/2022 (Where the frosty air is refreshing.. kind of): N: Cranberries and red cherries, subtle barnyard funk, grassy earth and some heat.
P: Better on the plate with riper dark fruits but wet river rocks and still some heat.
Didn't get the chance to sit with this to see if the heat would ever blow off. Pretty good if it weren't for the noticeable alcohol. (1208 views) | | | Tasted by doctormark30 on 5/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Big and juicy. Rasberry , currant etc. Very drinkable now (756 views) | | | Tasted by Nelsongwinn on 5/6/2022 & rated 92 points: Dark ruby, bright fruit with subtle tannins, nice long finish (592 views) | | | Tasted by jtreger on 3/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Raspberries and cranberries on the nose, with some wet leaves and spice. Palate has good balance between fruit and juicy acidity. Medium length finish. Good, can certainly age a couple more years, but not sure it has the fruit or complexity to go 5+ more years. (680 views) | | | Tasted by Kermadur on 3/14/2022: Deliciousness in a bottle. Best on the first night but still very good on night 3. (752 views) | | | Tasted by AGELVIS on 3/10/2022 & rated 92 points: Three hour slow ox. Very deep magenta color. Lime rind, cranberry, raspberry, and granite on the nose. Smooth, tongue drying palate. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This was very solid and varietally correct for a Cali Pinot. Most I’ve been exposed to are baby Cabs, especially at this price point. (1313 views) | | | Tasted by buymoreredsdrinkmorewhites on 1/22/2022: Opened 1 hour prior but not decanted, mixed red fruits, pomegranate with a touch of plum sauce on the finish. Very smooth with no rough edges. Should excel with more cellar time or drink now with decant. Perfect match when had with chicken milanese served this night. (652 views) | | | Tasted by OldHick95 on 12/6/2021 & rated 92 points: Big and powerful. Nose of raspberry jam and fresh spearmint. Flavors echoed the raspberry jam, rhubarb, and finished with some black tea tannins. Will want to try this again in 3 years. (771 views) | | | Tasted by dkentaustin on 11/29/2021 & rated 93 points: Bright, young fruit on the nose that crosses over onto the palate and creates such a vibrant, lovely wine. We often forget how much we love a younger RRV Pinot and Merry Edwards never disappoints - truly an outstanding, consistent producer.
p.s. charcuterie (822 views) | | | Tasted by wcf1946 on 9/16/2021 & rated 90 points: Drank over 3 days. Held up well but no improvement. Still a very nice PN. Balanced, smooth, and good structure. Limited tannins. Always a crowd pleaser, but previous vintages were better and more complex. Not a good QPR. Drank along side 2018 Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian
Valley Valley also. Not quite as good but close, and 4x cheaper. (1137 views) | | | Tasted by Bob in NC on 8/20/2021 & rated 92 points: We always enjoy Merry Edwards's PN, and this 2018 RRV is no exception. It is superb, and should get better with a little more seller time. (1009 views) | | | Tasted by Ceo on 6/19/2021 & rated 94 points: Yum perfect with Paella (1023 views) | | | Tasted by aaronwine on 5/14/2021 & rated 91 points: Darker and fuller than the Sonoma Coast as one would expect. Equally well made. (953 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 5/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Deep ruby color. Smells of juicy cherries, red plums, red licorice, cola, with earth and violets. Chewy feel on a medium/full-bodied palate with zippy acidity, which balances the mouthfeel nicely. Saucy plums, raspberries, strawberry jam, along with notes of cola, violets, coffee, potpourri. Delicious but vibrant, too. Classic Russian River goodness. (1993 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Merry Edwards 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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