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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 148 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 11/22/2023 & rated 92 points: super tasty. silky smooth. (143 views) | | | Tasted by VDLT Wine on 2/24/2023: Decanted due to a crumbled cork. Initially, this seemed like it was more advanced than I expected. Over time, it found polish and energy. A very nice, mostly mature Pinot. (328 views) | | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 7/25/2019 & rated 88 points: Round tannins and vanilla oak notes with some bright fruit on the front that quickly shifts into some mineral and secondary green notes. On the finish some alcohol seems to show up but not in an ideal way. Not my favorite style of Pinot. (1238 views) | | | Tasted by Schwarzer Hund on 5/13/2018: medium red color, ripe mixed berry fruit aromas expanding over time, medium weight, good amount of earthy cherry fruit, low acidity, very smooth medium length finish. (1838 views) | | | Tasted by LotionInTheBasket on 3/7/2018 & rated 92 points: Read some other CT notes prior to posting this, past prime my ass... Thick legs and pretty opaque, a deep garnet showing some age at the brim. Ripe cherries with raspberry, vanilla, slight cola, a touch of spice and cedar on the nose. This is hitting stride after a good 4 hours out, its singing nicely. Dark cherries all day on the front transitioning to assertive acidity on the mid-palate where the spiced notes kick up. Smooth medium(+) finish leaving me wanting more. Its focused, and its velvety, there's an elegance. I'll miss it. My 92. (2122 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 4/14/2015 & rated 88 points: From a 375 - was probably better a few years ago but still a nice pinot noir with a nose of red berries, palate is red berries and cinnamon with a nice finish. Still a really good bottle of wine. (5275 views) | | | Tasted by skkellen on 1/28/2015: Slightly past its prime, but fruity nonetheless. (5076 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 9/27/2014 & rated 92 points: Garnet. Elegant, nice fruit, minerals, with some candy apple and cinnamon spiciness. Drinking well. Had two glasses via Coravin. Everything seems to be in place. (5041 views) | | | Tasted by FandL on 7/12/2014 & rated 91 points: Drinking very well, but needs an hour to open up. Still has plenty of fruit and spice. (4783 views) | | | Tasted by Donjcorleone on 1/16/2014 & rated 90 points: A nice expression of Russian River Pinot with a nose that is dark fruit driven along with cola and earthy mushroom which lead way to much of the same on the layered palate with a hint of nutmeg that lingers on the finish. (5655 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 6/28/2013 & rated 92 points: Aged very nicely, full bodied and a medium finish (3836 views) | | | Tasted by Morg on 2/8/2013 & rated 90 points: Bright red cherry, mushroom, tart. Representative RRV Pinot. (4647 views) | | | Tasted by Pluecht on 10/27/2012 & rated 93 points: Tasting as before. Outstanding (4479 views) | | | Tasted by jnanz on 8/7/2012: Outstanding. Drinking very well right now. Ripe nose of black cherry and berries. On the palate, dark cherry pie flavors dominated. Dark cherry, cherry pit, pie crust (vanilla oak) with an undercurrent of earth and sassafrass. Tannins were silky. Wine showed excellent balance and very good acidity to support the cherry fruit tones. (4671 views) | | | Tasted by CADomer on 7/29/2012 & rated 91 points: Great balance. Nice red fruit character with notes of toast and baking spice. (3859 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 5/31/2012 & rated 92 points: I love the quality and consistencyofMerry Edwards. Soft fruit, medium finish and a very good mouth feel (3354 views) | | | Tasted by diastole on 4/2/2012 & rated 93 points: Rich color. Medium fruit on the nose. Refined smooth palate. Well balanced. Drinking great. (3104 views) | | | Tasted by stevenbshapiro on 4/2/2012 & rated 93 points: Wonderful! Great balance - fruit forward yet still delicate and expressive. Hints of cheery, cassis, and some other berry that i can't pinpoint. Very, very nice. (2739 views) | | | Tasted by bowmanbc on 3/24/2012 & rated 91 points: num num num...smooth like a pimp. took a drink and got b-slapped. good wine. (2646 views) | | | Tasted by Cblakejordan on 3/7/2012 & rated 92 points: Very smooth. Silky black fruit. (2814 views) | | | Tasted by Jvito on 1/31/2012 & rated 92 points: Very nice, silky smooth (3115 views) | | | Tasted by Jvito on 1/31/2012 & rated 92 points: Silky smooth! Very nice (3086 views) | | | Tasted by Pluecht on 1/12/2012 & rated 91 points: Rich and silky. Great fruit, medium body. Drink now and over the next few years. (3218 views) | | | Tasted by expres1038 on 12/27/2011 & rated 91 points: Really enjoyed this wine. Paired great with lamb. (3402 views) | | | Tasted by DonWinspear on 10/29/2011 & rated 90 points: Light ruby in the glass. A nose of red fruit, touch of spice. The palate offers an initial attack of strawberry, cherries. This is supplemented by additional layers of spice, earth, vanilla. Moderate finish. Nice bottle. (4066 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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