Sonoma Pinot Noir

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

2007 vintage. Perfect fill and excellent cork. Used a Durand. Decanted with some expected unfined/unfiltered sed that was the size/texture of Ovaltine or Folger’s, freeze-dried, coffee crystals. Gamey, meaty nose mated with cranberry. Tasted after 45 minutes open. Still medium-heavy body although another few years of aging will drop it to medium body. The cranberry and gamey/meaty impressions remained intact in the flavors and some pomegranate spritz and blood orange notes came along for the ride. Complex and impressive. No rush to crush. 1.9.26. — 3 days ago

Jonathan, ESF and 15 others liked this

Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Found a surprise rib roast in freezer. Turned out great. Bottle was in kitchen so easy choice. Great match. — 22 days ago

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2021

Very cherry driven almost over the top. Raspberry and a touch of crushed marble. Definitely a wine which will please. But it lacks the earthiness of the 2016. Super juicy. Low %. Overall this is a nice example of a CA Pinot - which just wants to please unfortunately to much ….and perhaps trying to be a burgh in the process - but this vintage ain’t it. — 9 days ago

Daniel, Rick and 12 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Deep ruby color. Red, blue fruit, med plus acidity, long finish — 16 days ago

Dave, Tom and 3 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2006

This one read thin to me. It’s been better. — 23 days ago

Andrew, Tom and 4 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Overly sweet and front-loaded. 12.03.25. — a month ago

Ted, Tom and 6 others liked this

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Dairyman Vineyard sits in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley near the ocean, a region where cooling fog comes in through the Petaluma Gap in the morning and once again in the evening. Medium Ruby color, with aromas of berries, tea and spices. On the palate flavors of raspberry and tart black cherry with herb, cedar and cinnamon. Fine tannins, medium+ finish with lively acidity, good structure, ending with fruit and cedar spice. — 8 days ago

Tom, Rob and 1 other liked this

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Excellent w/ salmon & mac/cheese in Beverly Hills … soft texture & robust — 16 hours ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

2023 - excellent. Fruity vibrant smooth — 23 days ago

David, Ericsson and 7 others liked this