J Vineyards & Winery

Barrel 16 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.131 ratings
8.72 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
Natalie Topper

Natalie had this 8 years ago

Natalie had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Andy Steingruebl

Amazing pinot. Brilliant mouth feel, not too much fruit, balanced.

Amazing pinot. Brilliant mouth feel, not too much fruit, balanced.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Chris Savage

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2015
Rob Klbecka

Solid

Solid

Jan 28th, 2014
Ineta Stephens

Nice but somewhat imposing for a Pinot. Peppery, lots of cherries, medium body, lacking complexity.

Nice but somewhat imposing for a Pinot. Peppery, lots of cherries, medium body, lacking complexity.

Apr 24th, 2024
Zach Rhodes

Delicious but was a bit disappointed. Not as exciting or complex as I’d remembered or expected. Not sure if needed more time or I missed the window on it.

Delicious but was a bit disappointed. Not as exciting or complex as I’d remembered or expected. Not sure if needed more time or I missed the window on it.

Dec 23rd, 2019
Neil Valenzuela

Perfectly balanced Pinot. Paired perfectly with wagyu steak and Australian black truffle.

Perfectly balanced Pinot. Paired perfectly with wagyu steak and Australian black truffle.

Aug 2nd, 2019
Erika Welling

Yummmm!

Yummmm!

Feb 17th, 2018
Alex Leonardini

Loys of bright red fruit and a bubbly, full mouthfeel that's rather unique.

Loys of bright red fruit and a bubbly, full mouthfeel that's rather unique.

Apr 9th, 2016
Ashleigh Armstrong

Extremely well balanced and smooth. One of the most delightful pinots I've ever had the opportunity to taste. It tastes like velvet.

Extremely well balanced and smooth. One of the most delightful pinots I've ever had the opportunity to taste. It tastes like velvet.

Apr 9th, 2016