Arista Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.2228 ratings
9.230 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry with cedar notes, cola, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy pepper character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, forest floor and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry with cedar notes, cola, cinnamon spice and earthy herbs. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy pepper character. Nice!

Nov 20th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, smoky cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry with toasty notes and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit toasty-smoky oak and an earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, smoky cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry with toasty notes and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit toasty-smoky oak and an earthy character. Nice!

Feb 13th, 2023
Patrick Derdeyn

Just cant resist these as they are so delicious when young and you’re waiting for the SVs to develop. Packed with ripe delicious Russian River fruit and balanced by great supporting structure. Some tea and spice notes linger in the background and would develop more if I could keep my hands off.

Just cant resist these as they are so delicious when young and you’re waiting for the SVs to develop. Packed with ripe delicious Russian River fruit and balanced by great supporting structure. Some tea and spice notes linger in the background and would develop more if I could keep my hands off.

Jul 21st, 2019
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
Matt Sterr

New world. Fruit forward and lush.

New world. Fruit forward and lush.

Jan 24th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

A very exotic bouquet smoky bacon fat black raspberry fruit

A very exotic bouquet smoky bacon fat black raspberry fruit

2 people found it helpfulSep 26th, 2014
Bill Smart

Marketing/Communication, Dry Creek Vineyard

9.7

Excellent. Great acid and balance. Shows the best elements of the Sonoma Coast. #wine #sonomacoast

Excellent. Great acid and balance. Shows the best elements of the Sonoma Coast. #wine #sonomacoast

2 people found it helpfulMar 18th, 2014
Antonio Gianola

Quite pretty and charming. Pinot you can read through. Cranberry, cocoa and forest floor. Worth seeking out

Quite pretty and charming. Pinot you can read through. Cranberry, cocoa and forest floor. Worth seeking out

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2017