Balletto Vineyards
Cider Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
I tried this last year and it was a bit tight. Now drinking really well in late '23, even better after some breathing time.
New French oak gives it a nice spice balance to the fruit- rather persimmon like actually. Fair texture. Deliciously long finish accompanied by a nice acid kick that carries the spice. Maybe a little bit hot for my taste.
I tried this last year and it was a bit tight. Now drinking really well in late '23, even better after some breathing time.
New French oak gives it a nice spice balance to the fruit- rather persimmon like actually. Fair texture. Deliciously long finish accompanied by a nice acid kick that carries the spice. Maybe a little bit hot for my taste.
Cherry nose, cedar, very smooth. The entire table enjoyed.
Cherry nose, cedar, very smooth. The entire table enjoyed.
Apr 19th, 2023Balletto Pinot showdown no. 2
Winner: Best Nose.
Medium ruby in the glass, clear.
Nose: Herbaceous, earth, ripe fruit, traditional wood character maybe seen some percentage of new French oak?
Mouth: Tart tart, underripe fruit, tight, young. This needs to sit in the bottle atleast another year before I would touch it again. Has potential though.
Balletto Pinot showdown no. 2
Winner: Best Nose.
Medium ruby in the glass, clear.
Nose: Herbaceous, earth, ripe fruit, traditional wood character maybe seen some percentage of new French oak?
Mouth: Tart tart, underripe fruit, tight, young. This needs to sit in the bottle atleast another year before I would touch it again. Has potential though.
Just gets better with time. Upon release I always finds these wines big and just-conjoined but after a few years they evolve so amazingly. Muted fruit so well integrated, light tannin and medium long finish
Just gets better with time. Upon release I always finds these wines big and just-conjoined but after a few years they evolve so amazingly. Muted fruit so well integrated, light tannin and medium long finish
Jul 22nd, 2022There is a ton of cassis notes in bothe nose and taste of this Russian River Valley pinot noir. I believe that this cider ridge was my favorite of Balleto's location specific pinot bottlings
There is a ton of cassis notes in bothe nose and taste of this Russian River Valley pinot noir. I believe that this cider ridge was my favorite of Balleto's location specific pinot bottlings
Jan 29th, 2022
Dark cherry skin color. Aromas of cigar box and cherry. Norah Jones complimented these awesome flavors.
Dark cherry skin color. Aromas of cigar box and cherry. Norah Jones complimented these awesome flavors.
Apr 29th, 2019Spidey steals Captain America’s shield! A #Balleto night with the 🦈 vs Black Nights. Nice dark cherry skin color. Aromas of cherry, cedar and a hint of smoke. Great underripe cherry flavor with a nice finish.
Spidey steals Captain America’s shield! A #Balleto night with the 🦈 vs Black Nights. Nice dark cherry skin color. Aromas of cherry, cedar and a hint of smoke. Great underripe cherry flavor with a nice finish.
May 7th, 2018
2014 A delightful Pinot Noir cherry red in color with a lovely mouth feel and finish with a hint of wood. Easy drinking and full of fruit but smooth
2014 A delightful Pinot Noir cherry red in color with a lovely mouth feel and finish with a hint of wood. Easy drinking and full of fruit but smooth
Oct 2nd, 2017
Lots of fruit nice aromas light color berry flavors
Lots of fruit nice aromas light color berry flavors
May 7th, 2016