Today we talked about Pinot Noir. This grape variety originated in the Burgundy region in France. It typically like a cooler climate. This is why it can be found in oregon in the USA and New Zealand. In Australia it can be found all over the Western and Southern regions of Australia. The vines are low yielding and tend to ripen early. This is why cool climates are best because it slows the ripening and then increase the amount of flavor in the grapes. The wine is typically light cherry red to light plum red. The typical aromas are raspberry, cherry,plum, and rose petal. It is typically light to medium bodied and have a range of flavors. There also it typically a warmth in the mid palate from the wine.
1) Hardy's Hill
Made in: South East Australia
Alc/vol:13
Price: $8
Appearance: The core is a bright cherry red with a rim that is brick red in color. The wine appears to be light bodied and also a young wine due to the vibrancy.
Aroma: The aromas are very simple with only a moderately intense smell of cherry with a little cranberry as well. There many also be some very subtle aromas of oak but I would still consider this wine to have primary aromas only.
Palate: This wine contains a lot of acidity and it has subtle cherry flavors. There is some intensity in front and mid palate but it builds on the back palate. There is also a little texture of this wine due to the tannis and the acidity.
2) Ninth Island
Made in: Tasmania 2014
Alc/vol: 13
Price: $15
Appearance: The core of the wine is a light plum red with hints of violet and it has a deep brick red color for the rim. This seems like a young wine due to its brightness and it is also more full bodied.
Aroma: This has a strong aroma of cherry with intense oak aromas as well. There are some subtle hints of cranberry. This wine has complex secondary aromas.
Palate: This has an intense dark cherry and oak flavors. It is also more intense than the last wine and its flavors build in the mid palette then fall, and then slowly build again in the back palate. It also has good persistence and has suede like tannis.
Thank you
~Karli
H Karli! Just checking in on your blog. It looks like you're learning a lot about wine, and having a good time! Great summaries of your tasting experiences here...
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested to see what you think about some of the questions that often come up around evaluating wine:
Is more expensive or limited production wine actually better than less expensive, mass-produced kinds?
Does learning the terminology and characteristics to look for add to your enjoyment of the wine?
What would you say to the person who asserts "I may not know anything about wine, but I know what I like?"