Arista Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.111 ratings
9.23 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
Patrick Derdeyn

I could care less about anything in Wine Spectator, but it was still well deserved to see these guys on the front cover of the new issue. This is loaded with red fruit and that persistent tar note that I can’t get enough of.

I could care less about anything in Wine Spectator, but it was still well deserved to see these guys on the front cover of the new issue. This is loaded with red fruit and that persistent tar note that I can’t get enough of.

Sep 17th, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Wanted open another one of these to compare to the Sonoma Coast pinot again. Very similar profiles, but where the beauty of the Sonoma Coast was how weightless yet fruit packed it is this Russian River adds a bit more texture and brings the fruit profile forward. Loaded with red fruit and a tar note that I found enticing.

Wanted open another one of these to compare to the Sonoma Coast pinot again. Very similar profiles, but where the beauty of the Sonoma Coast was how weightless yet fruit packed it is this Russian River adds a bit more texture and brings the fruit profile forward. Loaded with red fruit and a tar note that I found enticing.

Jul 9th, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Fruit forward, but not heavy. Medium plus acidity. Raspberry and cedar spice. Drinks well now with just a little air.

Fruit forward, but not heavy. Medium plus acidity. Raspberry and cedar spice. Drinks well now with just a little air.

Apr 26th, 2018
Andrew kimball

Laura loves this

Laura loves this

Nov 21st, 2020
Lily Thalheimer

Ripe red cherry / plums / chocolate flavors. Medium to long finish

Ripe red cherry / plums / chocolate flavors. Medium to long finish

Apr 21st, 2019
mtravis

Tasty

Tasty

Jul 6th, 2018
Brad Pecchenino

Brad had this 4 years ago

Brad had this 4 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2020
Austin Baik

Austin had this 4 years ago

Austin had this 4 years ago

Mar 5th, 2020
Bryan Shields

Bryan had this 4 years ago

Bryan had this 4 years ago

Dec 31st, 2019
Matt Hudkins

Matt had this 5 years ago

Matt had this 5 years ago

Dec 6th, 2018