JRound 2009 Pinot Noir Flight

Joshua Tree, CA
Tasted Saturday, March 21, 2009 by kanab ram with 476 views

Introduction

The tasting of seven pinot noirs was conducted double blind. The tasters ranged from pinotphiles to casual social drinkers.

Flight 1 (7 Notes)

  • 2005 Steele Wines Pinot Noir Block N Bien Nacido Vineyard

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley

    Ruby appearance with classic pinot nose. Ripe red fruit, candied cherries, and hint of raspberry. Builds on palate and ends with medium finish of cinnamon and brown sugar. Tart acidity. 3rd overall

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  • 2006 Stanza Pinot Noir

    USA, California

    Lite and transparent with nose of baking spice, cherry, and tobacco. Initially thin on palate but builds on the finish. 5th overall. A nice surprise considering the line-up and its price point.

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  • 2006 Blackstone Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Reserve

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Shy nose and Koolaid sweet ont he palate. All up front and linear with sharp bit on the finish. 7th overall

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  • 2006 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Special Cuvée

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Beautiful transparent deep ruby appearance with nose of bing cherries, rose petals, pine and cinnamon. Continues to build on the palate and throughout the finish. Complex and balanced. My WOTN and 2nd overall

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  • 2006 Lucia Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

    Only a few notes on this one...cola, saddle leather, vanilla and orange zest. Medium finish. Seemed a bit disjointed at this stage. 6th overall. This was a bit disappointing as I expected this to show better than it did.

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  • 2006 Trinity Vineyards Pinot Noir

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Purple hue with nose of hay followed by raspberry, caramel, cola and mushrooms. Sweet red fruit explodes on the front of the palate leading to a sweet tart finsih. More earthy notes than the others. 4th overall

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  • 2007 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

    Hazy purple appearance, meaty, licorice, plums and caramel. Nice minerality. Bright cherry on the palate and one of the best finishes of the flight. Masculine yet very balanced and smooth. My second pick and 1st overall.

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