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Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.323 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Justin Hart

Divine! Da vine? :) sweet cherry and hints of red plum with some pleasant oak notes. It’s quite a meaty pinot, honestly. Yum!

Divine! Da vine? :) sweet cherry and hints of red plum with some pleasant oak notes. It’s quite a meaty pinot, honestly. Yum!

Jun 17th, 2019
Justin Hart

Fruit forward and bright. Tart cherry and other stone fruits are dominant with a nice, peppery finish. Strong tannins and floral bouquet make for a delicious treat.

Fruit forward and bright. Tart cherry and other stone fruits are dominant with a nice, peppery finish. Strong tannins and floral bouquet make for a delicious treat.

Sep 28th, 2018
Justin Hart

A bit of a fruit bomb, but I am not saying that is a bad thing. If you like a jammier pinot, you can't go wrong with this one. Ripe cherries and plums on the nose, sweet cherries and raspberry hints on initial palette, decent white pepper on the finish, but doesn't linger as long as the big up front might suggest. Yum!!

A bit of a fruit bomb, but I am not saying that is a bad thing. If you like a jammier pinot, you can't go wrong with this one. Ripe cherries and plums on the nose, sweet cherries and raspberry hints on initial palette, decent white pepper on the finish, but doesn't linger as long as the big up front might suggest. Yum!!

Aug 27th, 2017
Justin Hart

Big, slightly unripe strawberry and white pepper with a hint of rose petals. Yum!!

Big, slightly unripe strawberry and white pepper with a hint of rose petals. Yum!!

Nov 22nd, 2016
carl thornblade

Love the perfume in the glass after you let it sit a bit. Very fruit forward but somewhat darker cherry than you would expect. Really love this Polinot!

Love the perfume in the glass after you let it sit a bit. Very fruit forward but somewhat darker cherry than you would expect. Really love this Polinot!

Feb 18th, 2024
carl thornblade

Bigger Pinot. Great aroma and flavor. Definitely a favorite. Opened up even more in one hour. Had it with Thanksgiving turkey.

Bigger Pinot. Great aroma and flavor. Definitely a favorite. Opened up even more in one hour. Had it with Thanksgiving turkey.

Nov 26th, 2021
Joan Ziegler

2014 Enjoyed with Veronique, Phil & Ray in Palo Alto. Bold with strong cherry finish.

2014 Enjoyed with Veronique, Phil & Ray in Palo Alto. Bold with strong cherry finish.

Nov 7th, 2021
Steve Mitchell

A nicely balanced Pinot. Paired well with our salmon and artichokes.

A nicely balanced Pinot. Paired well with our salmon and artichokes.

Apr 24th, 2017
Scott W Frost

Perfect as always. So proud that I know Csaba and have learned a lot from him!

Perfect as always. So proud that I know Csaba and have learned a lot from him!

Jun 27th, 2016
Scott W Frost

Elegant as always, Csaba wines are incredible, wonderful fruit forward Pinot Noir, hints of cheery and raspberry, mushroom , forest floor, smokey on the nose, palate on the attack blank cheery, raspberry, and spice leading to moderate tannins, with a long supple finish.

Elegant as always, Csaba wines are incredible, wonderful fruit forward Pinot Noir, hints of cheery and raspberry, mushroom , forest floor, smokey on the nose, palate on the attack blank cheery, raspberry, and spice leading to moderate tannins, with a long supple finish.

May 15th, 2016