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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2012 (based on 87 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by B&PBaker on 8/7/2018 & rated 82 points: Funky nose. Just a hint of fruit. Finish disappears in seconds. Maybe it was too old. (859 views) | | | Tasted by lquam on 5/4/2014 & rated 87 points: Medium brick color with slight browning at the edge. Medium bodied and very cloudy. Nose of rose petals, spice and sweet fruit. Red cherry predominates on the palate with some dark raspberry notes and sweet spices and light oak on the finish. A little threadbare on the palate at this point, still nice Pinot Noir character. (2486 views) | | | Tasted by yasgurdj on 2/10/2013 flawed bottle: Corked/spoiled (3028 views) | | | Tasted by thalver on 4/18/2010 & rated 89 points: Ok It smells and tastes like pinot, but these seem to be fading (4186 views) | | | Tasted by thalver on 1/1/2010 & rated 90 points: This bottle showed a more interesting nose than the previous bottle,...with a bit of pinot funk (very low level brett perhaps?) ...as with the previous bottle, it was fairly resolved and soft on the palate....lacking verve and cut..drink remaining bottles sooner rather than later (4259 views) | | | Tasted by thalver on 11/29/2009 & rated 88 points: nice red fruits, initially a bit sweet but that resolved with time..moderate acidity, shortish finish. Tastes like pinot. This seems to lack the verve of previous bottles. Time to drink up. (3774 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 9/7/2009 & rated 86 points: Sweet with almost a sugary taste. Easy to drink but lacks focus and verve. Simple. Red fruits and plum. Not much acidity or structure. (2485 views) | | | Tasted by g-man on 8/9/2009 & rated 90 points: Finally, this has come together. Not a great pinot but very enjoyable with grilled salmon. Notes of soy, cherry and a little pepper. This was definately the best bottle I've had but alas it is the last one, Typical of 05's, this should have been allowed at least two years in bottle to come around. I almost opened a RC Savoy but I'm glad I opted for this, That probably needs a another year or so to come around, (2276 views) | | | Tasted by g-man on 2/13/2009 & rated 87 points: I realize this is an 05' and it will be rather slow to mature but my fear is the fruit will fade before the tannins are resolved. Slightly tart predominantly cherry on the palate. (2295 views) | | | Tasted by gschneider on 10/9/2008 & rated 92 points: Delicious, full of nice burgundy like structure. Cherry, strawberry, cola, nice acidity. (2168 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 2/10/2008 & rated 88 points: Pleasant fruit and fragrant nose but nothing special. Extracted red fruits on the palate, almost syrupy. Some acidity balances the fruit. Look forward to see if it all comes together with time. Good QPR at $20-something. (2532 views) | | | Tasted by Magnum Jim on 10/24/2007 & rated 85 points: I'd heard good things about this wine, so I was looking forward to drinking it. Paired with a ppork tenderloin. On the nose, cherries and alcohol, with a tiny bit of barnyard creeping in towards the end of the bottle. On the palate, fruit forward with lots of tasty cherry, but overshadowed by strong alcohol. The finish was short and a little "hot". The primary fruit flavours in this wine were quite remarkable and if it weren't for the excessive alcohol would have merited a higher score, but this wine just came across as unbalanced to me. (2748 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 9/7/2007 & rated 88 points: Hans Kruger Tasting: Very pretty nose, more floral then the siduri's. Very nice fruit on the palate, with bright acidity finishing it off. A very good pinot. 87-88 (3573 views) | | | Tasted by zerhart on 8/29/2007 & rated 86 points: Fruity, new world style pinot. Full and round in the mouth, decent finish. Too fruity for my taste and a bit too expensive. (3187 views) | | | Tasted by vancouvermatt on 8/21/2007 & rated 88 points: A bright, light-to-medium bodied pinot with significant acidity. Flavours leaned towards cranberries, strawberries. Not a big, in your face pinot. (2931 views) | | | Tasted by rmodak on 7/16/2007 & rated 89 points: High toned raspberry with a candied mouthfeel. Light and elegant with bright fruit and significant acid. I think this will improve in the short term as the acid mellows and the fruit becomes more lush. (2982 views) | | | Tasted by jwsmith on 6/24/2007 & rated 91 points: Wow, what a great wien for the money. Very big ,ore syrah like than piont but very good and worth the price. (3031 views) | | | Tasted by rrush on 4/30/2007 & rated 89 points: Love the fruit (strawberry, cherry, plum). pretty wine - bright and cherry colored (3143 views) | | | Tasted by WineShar on 4/5/2007: Clear, moderate ruby core, moving to dusty rose at rim.
Clean, moderate plus intenstity on the nose - chocolate covered raspberries, hinot of licorice, ripe cranberries, hints of vegetal and sweet dill pickle.
On the palate, all the aromas flow through. Moderate acid, modertae plus intensity, low soift tannins. Good cranberry finish.
Well balanced, with complexity and depth. Very good quality (3688 views) | | | Tasted by mmurry on 3/17/2007 & rated 89 points: California & Oregon Pinot Noirs (Farpointe Cellar): A wonderful nose of forest floor and mocha, followed by hints of cola and strawberry. The palate had loads of cola and cherry, as well as mocha and earth. The tannins were firm and it had a long finish. (3752 views) | | | Tasted by toddjerry on 3/7/2007 & rated 91 points: Medium bodied, balanced, red fruit, leather, smoke. Good backbone, but not overbearing. Very burgundian. Will age nicely, but drinks well now. Great price at $12 for a split. (3273 views) | | | Tasted by g-man on 2/15/2007 & rated 89 points: This shows a lot of promise. I believe it's typical of the vintage and should sit for a couple of years before it starts to show its' potential. Decanted and drank over a three hour period. Gradually showed fruit and a little earth. The nose was muted but started to appear near the very end. I'll wait on the rest of mine. (3494 views) | | | Tasted by g-man on 1/17/2007 & rated 88 points: After decanting for an hour beforehand the nose was very promising yet the palate remained rather tight yielding some cherry and brambly fruit yet refused to give anything more. I think it will show much better in a couple of years with patience and may eventually score a few more points. (3573 views) | | | Tasted by Rick D on 1/16/2007: I coundn't figure this wine out and need to taste again when it had time to resolve itself in the bottle. It started out as boring monolithic blueberries and transformed into raspberry and grippy tannins after 24 hours. (3509 views) | | | Tasted by JeffcB on 1/10/2007 & rated 89 points: A 375 was popped and poured. Immediately, the aromatics on this bottle where near off the chart, with a very strong floral boquet. The wine itself had a gentle tannin structure, some mild oak, and a gentle blackberry fruit, that was well submerged under everything else. Not a very acidic pinot, and definitely the opposite of a fruit bomb. Overall very intriquing, and definitely worth the price, but if strong floral elements are not your thing, then avoid.
Day 2, yes a small glass left... The fruit showed brighter, with a hint more of a strawberry cherry flavor. Again, a really pleasant wine that was almost capable of making me think I might like floral boquets. (3462 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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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