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Frost Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.413 ratings
9.44 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
Ron R
9.0

Just ok, but for the money, it’s a pass for me.
Spice box and cola on the nose. Palate displays a heavy amount of sweet oak. The cherry fruit is inviting, displaying moderate sweetness. But the frame lacks tannin and acidity, leaving the broad contours of this wine somewhat flat.

Just ok, but for the money, it’s a pass for me.
Spice box and cola on the nose. Palate displays a heavy amount of sweet oak. The cherry fruit is inviting, displaying moderate sweetness. But the frame lacks tannin and acidity, leaving the broad contours of this wine somewhat flat.

Aug 28th, 2019
Ron R
9.5

Ferried this over from NJ. Pure elegance in a glass.
Truly elevated in terms of nose, texture and balance. Cinnamon, cola and spice box notes on the nose. Consistent palette with raspberries that come along for the ride. Seamless, sweet and utterly sexy, just like my wifey 😍 @ the bathroom, Westin Milano - You do the math πŸ™ƒ

Ferried this over from NJ. Pure elegance in a glass.
Truly elevated in terms of nose, texture and balance. Cinnamon, cola and spice box notes on the nose. Consistent palette with raspberries that come along for the ride. Seamless, sweet and utterly sexy, just like my wifey 😍 @ the bathroom, Westin Milano - You do the math πŸ™ƒ

Jul 28th, 2017
Ron R
9.4

Tasted at @David A Lentine's a couple of months ago. This is excellent and consistent. Very impressive.

Tasted at @David A Lentine's a couple of months ago. This is excellent and consistent. Very impressive.

Dec 7th, 2016
David L

I want to thank everybody who came to the tasting last night. These are just a handful of people that attended from all over the country. Kristen and I had a fantastic time hosting the party! Cheers to each one of you. @Martin G Rivard @Ron R @Anne-marie Beausejour @Sean Smith @Alan Cohn @Andy Strand @Randall Brater @Harmony Knutson @India Okoh @Greg Ballington @Kenneth Aung @stephanie culberson

I want to thank everybody who came to the tasting last night. These are just a handful of people that attended from all over the country. Kristen and I had a fantastic time hosting the party! Cheers to each one of you. @Martin G Rivard @Ron R @Anne-marie Beausejour @Sean Smith @Alan Cohn @Andy Strand @Randall Brater @Harmony Knutson @India Okoh @Greg Ballington @Kenneth Aung @stephanie culberson

Nov 6th, 2016
Ron R
9.6

Disgracefully good. Tense and vibrant. First time experience. Balance and grace defines the core of this juice.

Disgracefully good. Tense and vibrant. First time experience. Balance and grace defines the core of this juice.

Nov 6th, 2016
David L

Wait a year. Insane!!!

Wait a year. Insane!!!

May 19th, 2016
Jody Scharf

Nose of apple and plum. Ready but young in color. A little acid, medium body, fruitier than minerals.

Nose of apple and plum. Ready but young in color. A little acid, medium body, fruitier than minerals.

Jan 27th, 2019
Sean Smith

Sean had this 5 years ago

Sean had this 5 years ago

Nov 13th, 2018
Sean Smith

Sean had this 7 years ago

Sean had this 7 years ago

Nov 8th, 2016
Cindy Minucci

Cindy had this 8 years ago

Cindy had this 8 years ago

Jun 4th, 2016