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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 39 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 9/9/2021 & rated 89 points: Take my last tasting note and change the "didn't come together" to a had good integration and It pretty well covers it. I guess the first bottle was a poor bottle. This one was a nice Pinot Noir (486 views) | | | Tasted by RJCOLL on 12/16/2018: Verical (1110 views) | | | Tasted by RJCOLL on 12/16/2018: Vertical (1191 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 9/27/2018 & rated 86 points: This bottle was extremely disappointing to me. It had all the flavors and acid but it was not joined together to make a wine that was pleasant and enjoyable to drink. It was ok, lots of earth and mushroom and a touch of cherry but it just didn't come together. Acid felt out of balance and the bottom of the bottle (last glass) was full of very fine sediment. Obviously it was still drinkable and ok but my expectation was a matured together PN. (1180 views) | | | Tasted by Alaskawino on 4/21/2018 & rated 85 points: Light purple with a touch of garnet. Solid cherry spice nose with a flash of green tobacco. No decant and 30 minutes in the acid is right and finish respectively cherry spice. (1414 views) | | | Tasted by travelme on 6/1/2016 & rated 91 points: Thinking RoomieGunns had a corked bottle. Mine matches the others. Nice pleasant unassuming nose. Exceptional value and flavor with cherry and bright vibrant red fruit. Nice finish and acidity. Another great bottle of Landmark as usual. Sad that I don't have a few more still in the cellar. Highly recommended. (2207 views) | | | Tasted by RoomieGunns on 12/5/2015 & rated 70 points: Overripe; overwhelmingly sweet and fruity. Not a good value. Will not buy again. (1940 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 11/28/2015 & rated 92 points: Red fruit ( cherry, raspberry), flowers and perfume, plus some vanilla. A beautiful wine. Great with the roast turkey (brined in apple cider), the mac 'n cheese with truffles and the stuffing. Drink now. (1858 views) | | | Tasted by Adventr.us on 5/25/2015 & rated 91 points: Very nice. Deep dark berries up front, a bit of smoke on the finish, smooth and polished all the way through. Sipping beautifully while cooking dinner, should do even better with the cedar plank salmon from the grill. Getting just a touch of heat on the finish, or I'd rate it higher. (2206 views) | | | Tasted by gkharrin on 5/23/2015: Needed extended decanting. A Vinturi aerator did not do much. First day had marked (volitile?) acidity. Much better the second day. (2016 views) | | | Tasted by JOJ on 12/9/2014 & rated 92 points: Very solid. On the nose, loamy black cherry, with notes of freshly-baked cherry pie, cola and baking spice. Brighter profile on the palate, with raspberry and pomegranate laced with bracing acidity. Spicy across the mid-palate with some dusty tannin on the finish. Lively and refreshing. Well put together. Nice effort and great value. (1610 views) | | | Tasted by rhd2qCT on 9/1/2013 & rated 68 points: Lovely ruby color. First sniff suggests over-ripe fruit. Taste confirms fruit too ripe. Not as dry as the better pinot noirs. Probably won't finish this bottle due to slightly sickening sweetness. (3657 views) | | | Tasted by Longgg on 6/14/2013 & rated 90 points: the color is very close to burgundy but more red and pink. Raspberry, dates, vanilla, rose, pepper, some perfume however reminds me the smelling of LUX's perfumed soap. Not very much an earthiness PN. The mouth feel is round with some spicy but overall gentle and actually too gentle even as flat somehow. The very key to drink this wine is not to treat this one too seriously. I suggest to drink with food like bacon, salmon or other dishes which would cover the shortage of this wine's finish. (3597 views) | | | Tasted by ihavezinned on 5/25/2013 & rated 87 points: nose: violets, volcanic ash, orange peel, blackberry
palate: dark berries, volcanic ash on the mid-palate
nice acidity, medium finish
a little alcohol burn (3357 views) | | | Tasted by czarnik on 3/31/2013 & rated 90 points: Exploding black fruit, finishing with spicy smoke. (3655 views) | | | Tasted by BobS on 2/26/2013 & rated 85 points: not my style, would not buy again (3289 views) | | | Tasted by dcomerford on 1/12/2013 & rated 90 points: Ahhh good to have a nice Landmark again, as always a great new world style pinot. Plenty of dark fruit, with a dry finish and more body than the old world style a bit of leather and tobacco on the nose. (1800 views) | | | Tasted by bobpsi on 12/24/2012 & rated 90 points: expressive nose of red cherry, raspberry, baking spice and earth. Medium body dark cherry, spicy oak and smoke. Medium plus finish (1703 views) | | | Tasted by silbakor on 12/9/2012 & rated 91 points: Smokey, subtle barnyard, earth, spice from oak, dry finish, plenty of acid (1589 views) | | | Tasted by davidwhitedc on 8/4/2012 & rated 90 points: Wine Reviews: Pinot Noir: SRP: $35. A fun nose of wild raspberries, fresh, juicy plums, black cherries, and a hint of brown sugar and earth. The palate is both lively and silky. (2533 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Landmark 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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