APPEARANCE
Clarity: clean
Intensity/color: Garnet with long legs
NOSE:
Condition: clean
Intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: red fruits (strawberry, red cherry), some spice (white pepper) and leather on the nose, oak/toast
Aroma Characteristics: fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables, oak aromas, other
PALATE
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium/high
Body light/medium
Tannin: medium
Flavour characteristics: red fruits (strawberry, red cherry), mushrooms
Finish: medium
CONCLUSIONS
Quality: good/very-good
I found the following vivino reviews/comments useful:
Hey hey its time for Monterey! Continuing the quest to discover great American wines. This pinot is on the sweet side with a plum texture - slightly chilled quite enjoyable with our bangers and mash dish tonight. Aromas of rose petal strawberry and white pepper with a smokey finale. Not too complex imo but then again not expected at this price point for a Californian wine. 84 points.
https://www.vivino.com/wineries/j-lohr-vineyards-and-winery/wines/falcons-perch-monterey-county-pinot-noir-2014
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Pinot Noir reflects its terroir, or place of origin, more than just about any other variety. That's certainly part of its broad appeal, and right now, there is revolution happening in California.
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Richer Pinot Noir, from warmer regions like the Russian River Valley tends to exhibit more dark fruit, in general, they are fuller wines with greater concentration and higher alcohol, up to 15% ABV.
Pinots from cooler regions like Sonoma Coast are lighter-bodied and display more red fruit, floral notes and have brighter acidity, often with a dash of minerality. Alcohol percentage and even the color of the wine can clue you in when shopping.
Interesting facts: “Sideways” catapulted California Pinot Noir to stardom, since the release of the hit movie in 2004, Pinot Noir production has grown by a whopping 81%.
https://www.vivino.com/wine-styles/californian-pinot-noir
