Nicholas Black River Vineyard & Winery

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

Primarily Zinfandel (88%) with many other Red and White varieties making up the balance. Dark ruby color with a slight garnet rim. Aromas of red and black berry/cherry fruit with hints of fresh herbs, red flowers and asphalt. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, black plum, black licorice and roasted herbs. Hint of spice on the long and luxurious finish. Quite elegant and pristine. Rich and pronounced. Well crafted and balanced but extremely harmonious and delicate at the same time. Excellent! Appreciate the wonderful gift, Kase! — 8 days ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

We had the 2019 Vintage on 8/4-5/24. A fantastic RRV PN. Black cherry, black raspberry, Cinnamon, baking spice and cola. Medium bodied with a wonderful mouth feel. Smoothed out tannins with a nice finish. Would definitely buy more. I like this more than their single vineyard offerings — 7 months ago

Eric, jesus and 8 others liked this

Nickel & Nickel

Darien Vineyard Syrah 2018

Smooth, with a hint of leather. Silky mouth full of black fruit, jammy, but not sweet. Very sexy! — 10 months ago

EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Deep ruby color. Aromas of bright cherry, cranberry, vanilla and cedar. Elegant, sexy wine - bright cherry flavors, tobacco and black tea finish. — 2 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Great photo!🍷

Hartford Court

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruits, cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry and raspberry with cola and sweet cinnamon spice notes. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy mineral character. Nice! — 15 days ago

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Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

David T
9.3

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Excellent vintage. I think even better for Pinot than Cabernet in some cases.

Baked blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, baked, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, dry cranberries/rhubarb, maple syrup, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry, grilled meats, dry tobacco, wood shavings, anise, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, dark spice, some black lichen, vanillin, warm caramel, sun tea, mid berry cola, dry twig, withering to decayed, dark, red, purple flowers, round acidity, well made, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on dark spice, earthiness.
— 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Shay and 14 others liked this

Walter Hansel Winery

The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Deep and dark black cherry with some slight green, vegetal notes on the finish. Great structure and strong fruit makes this one for the cellar. Tight now, try again in 5-7 years. Very impressive and interesting…open this one if you’re interested in something different. — 2 years ago

Tom, Ira and 13 others liked this

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Dried black cherry w spice. Med + body. Rich long cranberry finish w touch of heat — 4 days ago

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Dry River

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015

Brief notes. Barb said sour cherry. My initial impressions - dried herbs, dried red cherry and black plum. Quite a big Pinot Noir. One could say a Shiraz drinkers Pinot, but it’s better than that and gives the wrong connotation. Have my next one in late 2025. As I have said in prior notes it lacks nuance. — a month ago

Ray, Andrew and 17 others liked this

Black Kite Cellars

River Turn Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Cherry and black pepper on the nose, with a hint of menthol (eucalyptus). More spice than fruit. And OMG. Gorgeous! Not sure if the alcohol content , but it seems higher. Fully flavored, silky mouth feel. More of the cherry with raisin, and again lots of spice. A winner!

After breathing a bit, getting strawberries and some cedar on the palate, along with the aforementioned cherry and black pepper. This is almost 15% alcohol, and it shows. I feel that the alcohol content competes with the luscious flavors, and would have been much better with lower alcohol, but California winemakers love their powerhouse wines.
— 8 months ago