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- Pinot Noir GTi
And so it goes, from the workhorse grape of Italy we know turn our attention to one of the greatest of the Vinifera grapes: Pinot Noir!
From Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand, Portugal, California, Italy, Israel, you name it come great and unique renditions of this most persnickety variety.
Post your impressions and lets all keep an open mind. Pinot lovers seem to be some of the most passionate wine lovers and when it comes to their turf they'll defend it till the death...of the bottle they're drinking.
Uncork, share, discuss...Pinot Noir!
I'll start us off with
1988 Rene Leclerc Clos Prieur which was gorgeous on the nose with classic aged, smoked meat, mud and cherry fruits and while seductively silky in the mouth lacked a bit of complexity. Still that's splitting hairs since the joy in this wine was it's perfect state of maturity. Great in it's own special way.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-rene-leclerc-gevrey-chambertin-clos-prieur-1988/
Also on the agenda, a pair from Jadot.
The 2000 Jadot Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses was perfumed and spicy/sweet on the nose with ripe, gamy fruit in a medium bodied package just entering prime time drinking. A bit simple but suave and elegant.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/louis-jadot-chambollemusigny-les-amoureuses-1er-cru-2000/
The 1998 Jadot Volnay Clos de la Barre had an amazing nose that was so poised and precise pumping out notes of anise, leather, strawberry, dusty mineral and floral tones that I while I was let down abit by the palate, which was lovely if still a bit on the tannic side, it didn't stop me from spending a lot of time with this wine. I look forward to trying this again!
http://www.snooth.com/wine/louis-jadot-volnay-clos-de-la-barre-1er-cru-1998-1/
Well that's it, we're on our way.
Post your Pinot Notes!
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2 - Reply by veeownyeah, Feb 10.
Mark West Pinot Noir 2007 : Dark red rasberry/plum aromas and matching flavours. Deep, broody berry compote has a nice round texture reminiscent of a ripasso style. It 'almost' opens up and releases the fruit, but almost is not good enough to make me want to search this wine out again. Demanded a food pairing - on its own it was good, but not remarkable. A little confusing. $20 in BC.
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Nicely done!
Thanks for sharing!
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3027 - Reply by Philip, Feb 10.
OK, got to hit the store - but can certainly post a few over the next few weeks. Am still waiting for a delivery of a case, which has some pinot in it.
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331 - Reply by Eric Guido, Feb 10.
I thought I'd start out with something a little different. I stumbled upon this wine when putting together a mixed case. A great, easy drinking pinot.
Tramin Pinot Nero Blauburgunder(2005)
A pale light red that starts out minty chocolate and turns to a gorgeous floral grapy scent. Fresh strawberries, prunes and citrus on the palette with an earthy finish. This is fresh and highly enjoyable.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/tramin-pinot-nero-blauburgunder-2005/
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12 - Reply by Nicolaus Bauer, Feb 10.
WOW! First of all I would like to mention how happy I am that I found this community of wine lovers and what a fantastic idea it is to use this forum and this initiative that puts a little pressure (which is good) on each of us to contribute but most of all to share. And that is what wine is all about. Wine is about sharing.
Being a Pinot Noir lover myself I can only agree to what Gregory wrote in his introduction beside on statement. "...of the bottle they're drinking" Working for Riedel Crystal I try my best always to use the right glass, since it really does make a tremendous difference on the perception of each wine. But I am not here to promote wine glasses but to talk about Pinots. So thanks again for this great initiative. I will work on my first review right now...
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- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Feb 10.
Hey Nicolaus,
Welcome to Snooth and thank you for the great reply.
Working for Riedel must be quite an experience. Are you in the states?
Looking forward to your first review!
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- Reply by Nicolaus Bauer, Feb 10.
CA Pinot Noirs have almost madly awoken my interest since I moved from Austria to the US about 18 month ago. I actually fell in love with CA Pinots after I had the opportunity to share a bottle of Kistler's Pinot Noirs.
Today it is Migration 2006, Anderson Valley from Duckhorn.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/duckhorn-migration-pinot-noir-anderson-valley-2006/
I talked to the guy in the wine store next door and asked him to show me something in the mid 30$ range that I can open today and enjoy. And I have to say, that it really met my demands.
The aroma features plums, blueberries and a hint of cherry. I also smell a little bit of chocolate. Maybe a little bit too much of alcohol on your nose. The taste is smooth and easy to drink. I would definitely recommend this wine.
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Hi Gregory,
yes, I live very close to NYC and temporarily moved here from Vienna because of the job. Where do you live? Will there ever be a snooth get together in the area?
Nick
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- Reply by Nicolaus Bauer, Feb 10.
ups... sorry for posting me message four times, but evertime I hit approve nothing changed...
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1245 - Reply by mark, Feb 10.
Nicolaus, no problem. I'll clean that right up and we'll look at the errors on our end. Welcome to Snooth!
Here's my first of the new GTI!
Radog Wines Pinot Noir Monterey 2006
http://www.snooth.com/wine/radog-wines-pinot-noir-monterey-2006/
3/5
Black tar and cranberries on the nose with a distinctive herbaceous quality. Bright, fresh, acidic palate ruled by bunches of red fruit, cranberries, leather, tire tracks, and earth. Not too much tannic structure on this one, as long as you can get past/if you like the bitterness it's pretty easy drinking. Doesn't really need food, but might benefit from some cheese nearby.
