Pinot
Noir, A Reference Guide to California and Oregon , 1st edition
This book provides a vicarious sensual experience for the
reader and the generous glossary provides considerable technical information.
Greg Norman
Estates NV Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Australia
The wine is a pale straw green in color and it has
a very fine, yet persistent bead. On the nose there
are lifted strawberry, citrus and nutty aromas with
just a hint of sherbet character. On the palate it
is a medium to full bodied style with generous stonefruit
and citrus flavors and a very smooth, yet generous
finish.
Viticulture: This wine is a combination of chardonnay
(57%) and pinot noir (43%) sourced from premium
vineyards within the premier grape growing regions
of Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale.
The fruit was hand picked to ensure maximum control
of natural freshness and retention of primary flavors.
The selection of Reserve designated grapes is
one based entirely on the overall quality and
maturity of the fruit at the time of harvest.
For this bottling, the highest quality Pinot Noir
was assembled from several different vineyards
in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The wine was fermented
14 days on the skins before pressing and aged
for 14 months in 225L French oak barrels. "This
wine showcases a ruby-garnet hue and is extremely
welcoming on the nose. Featuring a floral aroma
of violets enhanced with sweet toastiness, spiced
bing cherries and a slight earthiness. The mouth
feel of upfront ripe tannins is complimented by
characteristics of cherries, toast and spice.
Well-rounded and smooth. Food Suggestions include
wild mushroom dishes, venison, rare red meats,
duck, ostrich, veal, lamb, salmon and roasted
meats."
King Estate
1999 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon
This brilliant, garnet colored Pinot Noir displays
rich fruit aromas of plum, cherry, blackberry, and
cassis. In a background of oak spice, tobacco, leather,
and cedar, the soft entry precedes complex flavors
of plum, cherry, oak, spice, and vanilla meshing
harmoniously mid-palate. This wine offers a well-balanced
tannin structure and acidity that carries throughout
the long, smooth, velvety finish.
La Crema 2000 Anderson Valley
Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley, California
This Anderson Valley Pinot Noir offers the
elegant fruit that makes this AVA unique. The
aromas are almost floral and delicate, with
red cherry, violets, and a hint of Asian spices.
The wine shows good acidity, with bright raspberry
and clove flavors which lead into a long finish.
Syren Pinot Noir Central Otago is deep in color
with robust notes of blueberry, spice and minerals
on the nose. On the palate, the wine is concentrated
and lengthy, displaying ripe black cherry fruit
alongside an assured but balanced portion of oak.
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Noir, A Reference Guide to California and Oregon, 1st edition
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