#Upper Pennisula

[sukieelizabeth]

Beautiful fall in the #upperpennisula #michigan where I was born and raised #yoooer

[pleistocene-pride]

Regulus regulus better known as the common goldcrest or as the "king of the birds", very small passerine bird in the kinglet family which is endemic to much of Eurasia from the Iberian Pennisula to the Korean Pennisula and from as far north as Siberia to as far south as India, along with patches of North Africa and several islands including but not limited to Japan, Iceland, Sicily, Taiwan, Sardinia, Crete, Ireland, Corsica, Britain, and the Azores. These birds typically live alone or in monogamous pairs which tend to inhabit heathlands and coniferous forests up to 9,800ft in elevation. Here they feed primarily upon insects and other arthropods such as moths, crickets, amphids, spiders, caterpillars, springtails and flies, as well as tree sap. This species is partly migratory, with the northern most populations traveling north to breed and south to over winter. Reaching just 3.3 to 3.7 inches (8.5 to 9.5cms) in length, .16 to .25oz (4.5 to 7 grams) in weight, with a 5.3 to 6.1 inch (13.5 to 15.5cm) wingspan, the common goldcrest is Europe's smallest bird. It is similar in appearance to a warbler, with olive-green upper-parts, buff-white underparts, two white wing bars, and a plain face with conspicuous black irises. The crown of the head has black sides and a narrow black front, and a bright crest, yellow with an orange centre in the male, and entirely yellow in the female. The small, thin bill is black, and the legs are dark flesh-brown.The breeding season begins in April or May depending on the region. A pair will build a well-insulated 3 layered cup-shaped nest out of moss, small twigs, cobwebs, feathers, hair, and lichen in the branches of a tree. Here the female will lay 6 to 13 eggs which are incubated 16 to 19 days until hatching. Which are cared for by both parents until they fledge some 17 to 22 days later. It is not uncommon for common goldcrest pairs to lay 2 or more clutches in a season. Under ideal conditions a common goldcrest will reach sexual maturity at around 1 year of age and may live upwards of 7 years.

[abracadav-r]

re: michigone

for people not in the states: the lakes states all hate each other because we all fucked each other over for land, lol. ohio v michigan (toledo strip) is the most well known one, but even with the upper pennisula being taken from wisconsin to give to michigan as a consolation prize during that conflict (which still wouldn't have resulted in michigan having a straight south border, because...) indiana took another strip from the south when they were made a state so they'd have lake access (10 miles north, border not "officially" marked out properly until 2022, which has led to some having michigan addresses but a po box or other services in indiana). meanwhile illinois went the other way on the whole northwest territory borders being based off a faulty map thing and wanted chicago. then tried to claim beloit wi and wisconsin went "if we wanted to make a problem we could claim to the south point of lake michigan which includes chicago. they'll give it to us too, after we lost so much land to michigan" and illinois went "uhhh nevermind".

you can see proto-chicago and miami (now toledo) here in the 1804 uspost map, which we now know those points don't converge so cleanly

those two lines converging there, incorrectly, have caused a lot of long-remembered conflict. there's also been fights between wisconsin and michigan over islands since some borders are determined by something as vague as "usual" shipping routes.

tl;dr bottom border of michigan isn't straight since indiana and ohio were added as states first and michigan gained the upper penninsula as a consolation prize through many yoopers still perceive themselves as more like/akin to wisconsin folk due to northwoods solidarity (this is supported by upper penninsula english dialect).

fun fact that mi-oh border isn't even a straight line since when they finally put in the granite markers in 1916, both sides agreed to accept where property owners had determined they are. so while it appears straight on nation-level maps, it's actually like this

[rvtravelswithmike]

RV Solar Install while boondocking in the Upper Pennisula #rvsolar #newpowa #granddesignrv

[coolhandshoagieroad]

Pictured Rock National Lakeshore

7/22/18

[footloose-travel]

Michigan, Lakes, Books, and Jets

        We’ve been busy traveling around, selling my book “Obscure Felicity”, working on getting the sequel published, skydiving (not me, John), socializing with friends along the way, and seeing the sites. Granted, that is no excuse for not doing a post in a few months so we have some catching up to do.         After visiting with relatives in New Jersey and taking care of a few housekeeping things, we headed to Michigan. Just like we explored Tennessee because we had never really spent much time there other than for work, we wanted to explore Michigan, especially the Upper Peninsula. There were many beautiful weather days and places definitely worth mentioning. Bell Isle is a 982-acre island park in Detroit and was interesting to explore. You could see the city across the water and take a ride around the island where they have a Conservatory, Aquarium, Museum and a Nature Center. The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn is a must see and we were not disappointed. The museum collection contains a huge amount of historical exhibits making it the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the US.         We stayed at a nice campground in Holland, MI known for…you guessed it, their tulips. The campground was memorable for a couple of reasons, the first being that I sold 3 books there. The young woman who checked us in bought one and then came back later with 2 friends who also wanted a signed copy. Later, I was remarking that for once there wasn’t a train nearby since every campground we went to seemed to have a train with a loud whistle, running way too often. Just as I said it, a very loud train whistle went off close by causing us to laugh. I really wasn’t looking to manifest a train with a loud whistle, but just goes to show you. We did get to visit Dutch Island Gardens that had a 250 year old windmill that you could climb up and cultivated grounds you could walk through.         From there we enjoyed Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The gardens were laid out nicely and the sculptures were interesting. The area was quite large and we spent the entire day going through it. Next was Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, and that I have to say was impressive. I kind of laughed when I heard the locals talk about going to the beach, only to see it as a small stretch of rocky sand along the lake shore. Growing up an hour from the Atlantic Ocean I knew beaches as ocean beaches, and the lake shores were not as impressive to me. But, the Sleeping Bear Dunes were immense and very impressive. The national park also has beaches, forests and inland lakes. We were told the dunes were sculpted by the advance and retreat of huge glaciers over the last two million years. Its the world’s largest collection of freshwater sand dunes and some that rise up to 400 feet above the surface of the lake. There were people climbing all over the steep one that has an overlook that gives a panoramic view of the area. There is also a sign that says if you climb down the dune to the water and can’t get back up, it will cost $3000 to have them come and bring you back up!         Traverse City was the next memorable stop. It is known as the “Cherry Capital of the World” and yes, we sampled lots of cherries. While sitting in a cafe eating cherry pie we glanced out the window to see some small acrobatic planes doing maneuvers over the water. We decided to check it out and as we were approaching the shoreline we were met by the rumbling sound of The Blue Angels overhead! We had no idea they were going to be putting on an airshow over the lake that day and we just happened to walk right into it. It was wonderful and they performed for quite a while. This was made even more fun by serendipity at its best. After the show we looked around for a place to buy some cherries to bring with us and came upon a farmer’s market where you could pick your own. I never picked cherries before and it was a new experience to be out in the orchard with the beautiful fruit laden trees. I picked a few pounds of them, ate cherries for several days, and still didn’t get tired of them.         For our time in St. Ignace we stayed in a quaint campground literally across the road from Lake Michigan. We had a view of the lake and it was just a short walk to their little beach area. John did some running every morning on roads where he barely saw any cars. We were also within sight of The Mackinac Bridge, a suspension bridge that spans the straits of Mackinac and connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan. It’s the 4th longest suspension bridge in the world, and has a total span of about 5 miles. In the small town there is an old lighthouse and its also where you can take the ferry to Mackinac Island. The ferry takes about 20 minutes and drops you off in the crowded, touristy area where there are many shops and lots of people. There are no cars allowed, so you will see the streets crowded with people on bicycles, intermingled with the horse-drawn carriages that are quite popular. Once out of the main street area there is a lot to explore and if you’re ambitious you can hike in the state park, kayak and even golf. We chose to walk around the island where we saw Fort Mackinac, the Butterfly Garden and other sites. Once up over the hill where the fort is located, we walked further about a 1/2 mile through a beautiful forested area to their famous Arch Rock that towers above the water and is more than 50 feet wide. We had a good time there on a beautiful weather day, and on the way back to the ferry I gave in and bought some of their tasty fudge from one of the many shops where they make it on the premises.         Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the south shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula (town of Munising). The small boat cruise took us through an area of dramatic multicolored Pictured Rocks cliffs. The colors were stunning and we delighted in picking out all the faces and other images we could see in the formations. From the water we had excellent views and the captain gave us some interesting commentary.         Looking for more to explore we decided to take the Soo Locks Boat Tour out of Sault Ste. Marie. The educational boat tour took us through the locks while highlighting stories of historic Sault Ste. Marie. We met 3 women seated in front of us on the upper deck and towards the end of the tour learned they were friends traveling together on a bus tour. It was mentioned that I recently published a book and all 3 of them wanted to purchase a signed copy. They say things happen in 3’s and I was happy to oblige.         We moved on through Iowa where John got to do one skydive at Des Moines Skydivers. I finalized more of what I needed to do to get my 2nd book published and we squeezed in a visit to a Botanical Garden that we forgot we had already visited some months back. Maquoketa Caves State Park near Dubuque was full of caves and rock formations in an area we climbed down into and hiked through. It was a bit of a workout for me, but a walk in the park for John. In Omaha, Nebraska we drove through Lee Simmons Wildlife Safari Park, making several stops to take photos. Henry Doorly’s Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha is worth a mention as well. The layout was somewhat different and they had a really interesting bird aviary featuring birds you don’t often see. In Oklahoma City we stopped at a fascinating museum dedicated to bones, called SKELETON'S Museum of Osteology. Most of the skeletons were real and covered just about any living thing with a skeleton.         In between visiting all of these places we stopped in Kansas to visit our friends John and Alice who are really good people and an inspiration to be around. We also were able to meet up with our skydiver friend Serena and her dog Rex. We’re fortunate to have friendships with many amazing people that we can meet up with all over the country. Another great thing about our travels these last several months is how many books I’ve sold. John is an excellent marketer and talks about “Obscure Felicity” to anyone he feels might be interested. The joy I get out of someone being excited to get a signed copy of my book is beyond rewarding. In just about every campground, and many of the places we visited, people bought my book. I’ve gotten so much positive feedback and several are asking when the sequel is coming out. Soon!         We are now slowly making the last legs of our journey back to Arizona for my 2nd foot surgery I have scheduled for early October. Things will be slowing down for sure as we’re more stationary, but I know there will be further exciting stuff to tell, so stay tuned.        For all the photos see John and Charlotte’s flickr sites. Just click on either of our names.

[maryclaregriffith]

Canyon Falls

[miheadlines]

Michigan Child dies from Flu, first of the 2017-2018 season

Michigan Child dies from Flu, first of the 2017-2018 season

LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2017-2018 flu season. Influenza claims the lives of children every year across the United States, which is why MDHHS is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated for protection this season.

The reported death involves a child from…

[corgiteatime]

My dad: Your toy photos are cute. You should take some landscape pictures while on our vacation the Upper Pennisula!

Me, a macro shooter: that's... that's literally the opposite of what I know how to shoot.

[mallowstep]

alright so...there's the most bickering over the three triangle shapes. hillclan, shoreclan, and marshclan have one; hillclan, forestclan, and plainsclan have one; plainsclan, forestclan, and meadoclan have one.

streamclan kind of stay out of territory disputes because they're just...on the river. so like. really no one else wants their territory. also there's some issues with rogues on the side away from clan territory.

(on the bottom side, it gets mountainous, and on the upper left side, it's a pennisula that's pretty empty. there are some loners but nothing organized.)

meadowclan and shoreclan walk on borders to get to the gathering place in the empty triangle: there's a pretty large space of free land surrounding it. that's because the starclan place is also there. but i haven't named it yet.

[craigz93]

rules: we’re snooping on your playlist (rude). set your entire music library on shuffle and report the first 10 songs that pop up. then choose 10 victims.

(I’m doing 4 of these because 4 ppl tagged me and I truly think that doing it once doesn’t say anything about me and I will tag 10 ppl in total, I’ll provide links to youtube if the songs are available :) )

I\ve been tagged by @btec-draco-malfoy

1. Cigarettes & Saints - The Wonder Years (Funny how this thing starts off with one of my favorite bands ever. No Closer To Heaven wasn’t my fav record of theirs but it still had its moments. One of the best songs they’ve written here)

2. Car Radio- Twenty One Pilots (The Ohio bois. Blurryface was okay, but if you don’t absolutely love Regional At Best/Vessel then I don’t know how you like music. Their story is incredible too. They went from playing homecomings/30 people at the Outpost in Kent OH, to stadiums. Also it’s on my bucket list to see them for a hometown Columbus OH show. They’re always nuts.)

3. Circles- Pierce The Veil One of my favorite bands as well. Because of the Mike Fuentes situation I have distanced myself from them quite a bit. But I can’t deny these dudes were my shit from 2013-Mike Fuentes situation. (Their drummer Mike was accused of sexual harassment and ever since then they haven’t spoken about it in public, nor have played shows, and Mike left the band. Kind’ve makes me think it happened). 

4. Swamp- Brockhampton (These dudes are changing music. One of the best groups in years. I listened to all 3 Saturation albums in one night after discovering them.)

5. No Lover - Jetty Bones (The best female-fronted music act I’ve heard in a long time. And their songs are relatable for anybody.)

6. I’m Still Standing -  For The Win (One of the best, most underrated bands in the scene today. Saw them w/ 25 ppl at the Outpost and it was bonkers.)

7. I Don’t Love You Anymore- Real Friends (RF bringing the awk sadboi love songs since 2013. I fucking love these dudes. and such wonderful people irl. When I saw them open up Warped in Pittsburgh PA it was wild. And it was fun going hard to them w/ kids from another state.)

8.  Plane vs. Tank vs. Submarine- Tigers Jaw (The infamous “Pizza” album that changed emo forever. I recently just found this album last year. But there are videos of kids destroying each other to this album at my college in 2010. Finally saw them this year. Good times :)) 

9. Deluxe Capacitor- Hot Mulligan (This band mainly from the Northern (Upper Pennisula) Michigan is changing the world. Once you learn their songs they’re fun to scream back at Tades their singer. Also filled w/ some great people who welcome you by name at every show once they know you. 

10. 11:11- Waterparks (I was hoping Waterparks would make it in here. I fucking love these dudes. Entertainment grew on me a bit, but nothing will compare to the love I have for their Nov 2016 release “Double Dare”

I’m tagging: @deideinogod, @foliea-dun, @tutuandtea​, @deideinogod​ bc y’all are basically the only ones i talk to on here x) 

[oldpsyche]

Wagner Falls. Upper Pennisula, Michigan 2020

[yungcrybby-anonymousbosch666]

This is what  I was ranting about 12+ hours ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinodonty_and_Sundadonty is a major racial categorization tool and applied the whole of Asians excluding Indo-European groups except for Tibetans. And also to Southern, Central and Northern Native Americans.

It deals with the shape of the upper incisor. 

If it’s shaped like a shovel, and not aligned with the other teeth it’s Sinodonty. This is why Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, Mongolians are referred to as “sino” groups.

Sundadonty is found in Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and “Sundaland” like the Malaysian pennisula and Borneo but curiously:

Turner found the Sundadont pattern in the skeletal remains of Jōmon people of Japan, and in living populations of Taiwanese aborigines, Filipinos, Indonesians, Borneans, and Malaysians.

By contrast, he found the Sinodont pattern in the Han Chinese, in the inhabitants of Mongolia and eastern Siberia, in the Native Americans, and in the Yayoi people of Japan.

[southlakethreads]

I just added this listing on Poshmark: VTG We're UP on the UP Upper Pennisula Hat OSFA. #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

[findteenpenpals]

Hey!  I’m Jacie, 15, WI

Interests:    I am a total music junkie (I’ll listen to pretty much anything), Painting, OITNB, most tv, I am a film addict too (my fave directors are Wes Anderson, Paul Feig, and Tim Burton), I play multiple musical instruments (melodica, flute, uke, guitar, piano, etc.), I love to hike (especially in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan like Presque Isle Park and Sugarloaf Mountain), I dance, I love theatre (I am a stage manager), I love comedy, I like to longboard and or penny board (though I am not that good at it), and I also love cooking.

Who I would like to talk to:    I really love to write letters, but every time that I have gone and tried to, something always goes wrong.  I would rather talk to a girl (I am just more comfortable), and also someone in my age range (14-16).  I will email, videocall, etc.  But I really want to snailmail.

Forms of contact: tumblr: PaperbackIris || email: jacie.griff@gmail.com || instagram and snapchat (I don’t use often): jacie_g

Hope to hear from somone soon!

[captwine]

Markowitsch Pinot Noir 2015

https://www.saq.com/page/fr/saqcom/vin-rouge/markowitsch-pinot-noir-2015/12538570

Why did I buy it?

I love pinot noir

I love Austrian wines and have often found them of great value

I had discovered Saint-Laurent (an austrian cousin of pinot noir) from House Heinrich and was curious to see how this region would do pinot noir

Lets face it, its pretty cheap at   25.65$

The year

Parker: N/A

Wine Spectator for Austia in 2015: 92: Favorable conditions in the spring led to a hot, dry summer, relieved by timely rains in August; ideal harvest weather resulted in ripe, complex wines that combine power and grace

Jancisrobinson: Austria in 2015:  After the challenges of 2014, the 2015 harvest was far better. It was generally warm across the country, creating flavourful wines from all varieties. Both whites and reds are expected to display strong typicality with fuller-than-average body.

Cepage

100% Pinot Noir

Sugar

2.2 g/L

Alcohol

13.5%

Terroir:

Gravelly loam soil with lime-rich subsoil

Vinification and aging:

Fermentation on the skins in steel tanks at 27-29°C, followed by biological acid reduction. Vinification in used French oak barriques  

Characteristic (by producer)

Ruby-garnet, intense nose of raspberries, haws and spices, very expressive flavour with an elegant and long finish

Serving instructions (when provided by producer)

Temperature : 16°C / 18°C

Organic?

No

What is Pinot Noir?

Pinot Noir is the most highly prized wine in the world. But why? It’s not as rich or big as its noble cousins, in fact it’s quite the opposite. Pinot Noir wines are pale in color, translucent and their flavors are very subtle. The grape itself is weak, suffering from a variety of diseases and its genetics make it highly susceptible to mutation. Despite the difficulty in growing the grape, prices for a bottle of Pinot Noir are generally more than a similar quality red wine.  

We talk a lot about clonal selection when it comes to Pinot Noir. This is because winemakers have come to realize that the different clones result in both different quality levels and tastes in wine. Some clones of Pinot Noir make bold and robust wines while others are pale-colored but offer the most amazing floral aromas. There are over 40 different clones of Pinot Noir documented in the Catalogue of Grapevine Varieties and Clones and about 15 of these clones are popular throughout the world because of their quality.

Pinot Noir Wine Profile

FRUIT:

Cranberry

Cherry

Raspberry

OTHER:

vanilla

clove

licorice

mushroom

wet leaves

tobacco

cola

caramel

OAK: Yes. French Oak Barrels.

TANNIN: Medium Low

ACIDITY: Medium High

AGEABILITY: Yes. 2-18 years depending on the style.

SERVING TEMP: Cool to touch (63 °F | 17 °C)

Pinot Noir is the most highly prized wine in the world. But why? It’s not as rich or big as its noble cousins, in fact it’s quite the opposite. Pinot Noir wines are pale in color, translucent and their flavors are very subtle. The grape itself is weak, suffering from a variety of diseases and its genetics make it highly susceptible to mutation. Despite the difficulty in growing the grape, prices for a bottle of Pinot Noir are generally more than a similar quality red wine.  

We talk a lot about clonal selection when it comes to Pinot Noir. This is because winemakers have come to realize that the different clones result in both different quality levels and tastes in wine. Some clones of Pinot Noir make bold and robust wines while others are pale-colored but offer the most amazing floral aromas. There are over 40 different clones of Pinot Noir documented in the Catalogue of Grapevine Varieties and Clones and about 15 of these clones are popular throughout the world because of their quality.

Pinot Noir Wine Profile

FRUIT:

Cranberry Cherry Raspberry OTHER:

vanilla clove licorice mushroom wet leaves tobacco cola caramel OAK: Yes. French Oak Barrels.

TANNIN: Medium Low

ACIDITY: Medium High

AGEABILITY: Yes. 2-18 years depending on the style.

SERVING TEMP: Cool to touch (63 °F | 17 °C)

I like to think of Pinot Noir as a catch-all food pairing wine. Pinot Noir is light enough for salmon but complex enough to hold up to some richer meat including duck. In a pinch, when everyone orders a vastly different entree at a restaurant, you can usually win by picking Pinot Noir; it will make everyone happy.

It’s only fitting that the wine that goes with everything matches perfectly with the cheese that goes with everything. Comté (also called Gruyère de Comté) is made just 50 miles east of the most prestigious Pinot Noir vineyards in Burgundy.

Pinot Noir Taste Pinot Noir is very fickle and can have quite a range of flavors depending on the vintage and where it’s grown. So instead of generalizing, here are some tips for the differences between the major Pinot Noir production areas below.

FRANCE In Burgundy, Pinot Noir is usually very herbaceous and light (except for pristine vintages). Earthy aromas dominate including smells similar to a brown paper bag full of mushrooms or wet leaves. Along with the earth are faint floral smells of roses, violet and a smell of fruit that leans towards raw, freshly picked cherries.

GERMANY Germany produces Pinot Noir right next to the border of France in a wine region called Ahr. These wines tend to offer more raspberry and sweet cherry aromas along with a healthy portion of earthiness.

ITALY Pinot Noir grows best across northern Italy where the climate is much cooler. The fruit flavors of Italian Pinot Noir are similar to that of France, but the earthy flavors lean toward smoke, tobacco, white pepper and clove. Pinot Nero, as the Italians call it, tend to have more color extraction and higher alcohol.

UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA PINOT NOIR A giant leap in flavor and intensity from the Pinot Noir in France and Germany, California Pinot Noirs are bigger, lush and more fruit-forward. Look for flavors ranging from sweet black cherry to black raspberry and secondary aromas of vanilla, clove, coca-cola and caramel.

OREGON PINOT NOIR Oregon Pinot Noir is usually a few steps lighter in color and texture than California Pinot Noir; and it’s usually more tart. Expect cranberry, bing cherry fruit flavors with secondary aromas of truffle mushrooms and sometimes even a green dandelion stem flavor.

NEW ZEALAND On the southern island in New Zealand there is a plateau called Central Otago that gets enough sunshine throughout the season to produce rich Pinot Noir in a style similar to California. What makes New Zealand Pinot Noir unique from California Pinot is stronger spice and gamey-meaty aromas along with loads of fruit.

AUSTRALIA Pinot Noir doesn’t grow very well in Australia except for some locations in Western Australia and around Mornington Pennisula in Victoria. Expect sweeter fruit notes leaning towards blueberry and even blackberry but in a spicy-gamey tinge similar to New Zealand in the aroma.

SOUTH AMERICA South American Pinot Noir has a lot of similarities to Oregon or California Pinot Noir. The aromas lean more towards flowers like violets, roses and vanilla than fruit.

http://winefolly.com/review/pinot-noir-wine-facts/

On the producer

The CARNUNTUM wine-growing region is one of the world's most historical. A magnificent cultural landscape that is cooled down ideally by the Danube at night. The Pannonian micro-climate, which is mainly determined by nearby Lake Neusiedl, provides high temperatures during the day in summer and lets the grapes mature harmoniously.

Carnuntum – that's legends, myths and a plethora of stories. In order to grasp the vibrating power of this land, you have to experience it. To feel it.At any time of day or night your senses will be working overtime. You will be inspired by the surface, but you should also take a look below ground. It is the soils that work their magic on our wines with their multitude of aromas. Tertiary sandy sediments (age group 2.6m plus – in other words, the best agers of our soils), lime-rich brown earth soils, gravelly upper layers from the Ur-Danube and and wet-behind-the-ears (10,000 years) loess soils. Amidst all this, there are our vineyards and take in all these energies.

It is our calling to tell this story in liquid form.

Parker review for 2013 (not the same year)

Rating: 87

Drink date: 2015 - 2021

From younger vines (seven- to 15-year-old) the 2013 Pinot Noir was fermented in used Burgundian pièces and Austrian tonneaux; it opens with an intense and fresh bouquet of spicy red fruit aromas. Silky textured, pure and fresh on the palate, this medium to light-bodied wine has tension, but lacks the depths and intensity of the reserve. However, if you hate looking for an alternative to Bourgogne Rouge, this is one of the wines you should taste. It is delicate and fresh, and subtle in its flavors. And yes, it's Pinot Noir.

Wine spectator review  for 2013 (not the same year)

Rating: 90

Refined, fruity and pure, with a rich mix of cherry, red plum and forest floor flavors, supported silky tannins and fresh acidity. Sandalwood and spice details show on the lithe finish. Drink now through 2019.

Jancis Robinson 

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