Excellent choice at Trattoria Cadorna with Lorenzo and Cesare — 2 months ago
Dark ruby with blueberries, black currant, dark cherry, oak, and smoke. Tannins in control, smooth with a long finish. Great with our Ribeyes and Meat Church Cowboy butter! Very Nice! — 4 months ago
I remembering enjoying it a lot! — 4 months ago
Jam, blackcurrant, oak, pure joy — 9 months ago
Bright, effervescent red. Starts off kind of tasting like wet socks and then smooths and rounds out to dried apricot, green apple, and cinnamon, with a tart finish. Definitely something to worth chillingl! — a year ago
A little bitter aftertaste, and the taste of the stainless steel left this Chardonnay a little lacking. 2018 vintage in November 2021. It has a crisp taste. Did not pare as well with seafood or poultry, as other Chardonnay’s. — 5 years ago
Tuscan blend of Merlot (90%) and Alicante Bouchet (10%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black fruit, exotic spices, tobacco, violets and wet gravel. Flavors of ripe black cherries and plums, cocoa powder, blueberries, black licorice and those exotic spices. Medium-plus finish and body with bright acidity. Slightly chewy but fine grained tannins. Plush and rich. Interesting. — 2 months ago
Clalssic napa cabernet. Been awhile. Berry juicy! — 4 months ago
Incredibly fresh and moreish. At Hope Cove House where they know their natural wine and their cooking 👏🏼 — 5 months ago
Light enjoyable wine. Cosgrove — 10 months ago
Amici Cellars ‘Charles Heintz Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2014: Full-bodied. Elegant balance. Bright rich impressive flavors: Apple. Pear. Guava. Melon. Honey. Lemon zest. Soft oak with butter and a creamy, persistent finish. For me, this was an outstanding Chardonnay! Highly recommend if you are looking for a good value, age-worthy California Chardonnay. This wine will age wonderfully for many years to come. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago
Heady oxidative and phenolic character with cheesy umami tones to the textured fruit and savory herbs. — 5 years ago
Amici Cellars – Reserve – Pinot Noir / 2024
Russian River Valley – Sonoma County – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A step up in intensity and depth from the 2023 vintage, this 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir delivers a more expressive and layered profile while maintaining the signature balance of Russian River Valley. A vintage that leans slightly more powerful, yet remains polished and precise.
Aromas & Flavors
More pronounced and aromatic than the previous vintage, deep red cherry, black cherry, and raspberry lead, followed by baking spice, subtle vanilla, and a touch of earthy undertones. The nose is lifted, expressive, and immediately engaging.
Mouthfeel
Medium+ body with greater depth and presence. The texture is silky yet more structured than 2023, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity providing lift and direction. The finish is longer, more persistent, and confidently balanced.
Food Pairings
Duck breast, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, or herb-driven dishes with earthy components.
Verdict
A more impactful and expressive evolution of the 2023 vintage. Enhanced aromatics, deeper flavor concentration, and a longer finish make this a standout while preserving elegance and drinkability.
Did You Know?
Vintage variation in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is heavily influenced by fog patterns and temperature swings, small shifts can significantly impact aromatic intensity and flavor depth, as clearly reflected in this 2024 vintage.
🍷 Personal Pick
This one hits different. Being part of this vintage during my time at Amici Cellars (wine boot camp), it adds a layer of connection that goes beyond the glass. More aromatic, deeper, and more expressive than the 2023, this is a vintage I experienced from both sides, and it shows beautifully.
— 4 months ago
Tart red cherry aromas and taste, light and fizzy.
Merry Mantei Christmas! — 7 months ago
Awesome Pic at Central Market Dallas! — a year ago
Cherry vibes — 5 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
vintage 2015 | Sour cherry, minerals, slim wine. Beautiful Tuscan with Bordeaux grapes. — 19 days ago