New World Pinot Noir

[eyedoc47]

Since getting back from Central Coast wine country, I've really gotten on a Pinot "kick." The Pinots I've been tasting have great fruit, texture, balance, and feel like silk. I'm looking at buying a few Pinots which I haven't tasted. If anyone has had these please let me know: Siduri 06 Keefer Ranch, Seasmoke 05 Soothing Vineyard, Belle Glos single Vineyard Pinots, Roads End 05 Oregon Pinot. Also, if anyone can recommend any Oregon Pinots please let me know.
                                    Eyedoc

[enobytes]

Since getting back from Central Coast wine country, I've really gotten on a Pinot "kick." The Pinots I've been tasting have great fruit, texture, balance, and feel like silk. I'm looking at buying a few Pinots which I haven't tasted. If anyone has had these please let me know: Siduri 06 Keefer Ranch, Seasmoke 05 Soothing Vineyard, Belle Glos single Vineyard Pinots, Roads End 05 Oregon Pinot. Also, if anyone can recommend any Oregon Pinots please let me know.
                                    Eyedoc

Eyedoc, I haven't tasted the ones you mention above, but here are our <a href="http://www.enobytes.org/wine_reviews_results_advanced.php?vintage%5B%5D=ALL&varietal%5B%5D=10&region%5B%5D=47&price%5B%5D=ALL&score%5B%5D=1&score%5B%5D=2&score%5B%5D=3&ReviewDate=ALL&SortBy=1&SearchStringAdv=&rRowsPerPage=25&Submit2.x=4&Submit2.y=11" target="_blank">recommendations[/url] on some of the great Oregon Pinot's Marc and I have tasted.

[eyedoc47]

 Pam, thanks so much for the recommendations. I especially want to try Pinots by Elk Cove and Ken Wright. I've discovered there are so many "garage" wineries producing good Pinot in Oregon. If any of you have any favorites please let me know.
                      Eyedoc

[MarkAse]

The Central Coast can do that to you.  Hot days and very cool nights seem to make for good Pinot growing conditions, especially west of the mountains in Santa Barbara.

[enobytes]

Indeed, Mark! What are some of your favorites? Some that come to mind for me are David Bruce, Kosta Browne, La Rochelle, Bernardus...

[eyedoc47]

Check out my recent post in the Willamette section. The Oregon Pinots can give some of the best from Sonoma a "run for their money". BTW, there has been a recent series on public educational television "The Winemakers". It's about 12 want to be winemakers who are competing to make their own wine. Has anyone seen the series and what are your thoughts.
                                                                       Eyedoc

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Hey eyedoc, I've been meaning to watch the Winemakers TV program. I've seen a couple clips and wrote about it a while back but haven't seen it yet! I'm wondering if there will be a third show.

[eyedoc47]

RE: "Winemakers", educational TV has been running some repeats. If you have TIVO or DVR, bring it up and you'll probably be able to find it. BTW, the last episode was a question and answer from the "experts" to the "winemakers." One of the questions was gotten wrong by both. Did anyone catch it?
                                                                                                     Eyedoc

[enobytes]

No TIVO or DVR here so I'll try to find it on PBS. What question did they get wrong?

[eyedoc47]

The question the panel asked the "winemakers" was: what is the difference between a Premier Cru in Bordeaux and a Premier Cru in Burgundy? The "winemakers" didn't know and the judges got it reversed? OK so what is the answer?
                                                                                                                  Eyedoc

[enobytes]

In Bordeaux, premier and grand cru is awarded to individual producers whereas in Burgundy, its by vineyard, not producer.

How'd I do eyedoc, did I pass or fail

[eyedoc47]

Great take on the difference between Bordeaux and Burgundy. You're right. Also in Bordeaux Premier Cru or first growth is the best of the best, the top. The classification was made in 1855. at that time only four Chateaux(producers) were named Premier Cru. Chateaux Mouton Rothschild was promoted in 1973.
In Burgundy, Grand Cru is the best of the best,where Premier is scond best. And you are right it was awarded by vineyard not by producer. There are 33 vineyards designated grand Cru. The show "winemakers got the two reversed.
BTW: this month's Wine Spectator has a great article on Oregon Pinots.
                                     Eyedoc

[eyedoc47]

I didn't know where to make this post so I just choose the last post. Since we can't email direct to other members at this time I do not want us to loose our "connection". I miss hearing from you all. Please keep us informed about your world of wine . If anyone wants to connect with me my mail is: eyedoc47@bellsouth.net. Vinraptor and Pam, I especially want to hear from you. If I get any emails I will post them on our site so all can see.
                                                                                  Mark
                                                                                   eyedoc

[enobytes]

ALAS!  We got the forum whipped back in shape to allow members to email each other once again.  We're back in business dudes! Whooo Hoo! Thanks for hanging in there.