Balletto Vineyards

Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir

8.8107 ratings
8.720 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
Randy Fuller

This pretty, pale, pink wine offers a beautiful nose of cherries, strawberries, citrus and minerals. On the palate, the fruit has a tangy tartness and the acidity is as fresh as can be. I love rosés, so I’m an easy audience, but this one rivals any pinkie I have had from the south of France. Delicious and ready for springtime.

This pretty, pale, pink wine offers a beautiful nose of cherries, strawberries, citrus and minerals. On the palate, the fruit has a tangy tartness and the acidity is as fresh as can be. I love rosés, so I’m an easy audience, but this one rivals any pinkie I have had from the south of France. Delicious and ready for springtime.

Mar 21st, 2022
Paco Suro

High QPR. Get it when you can.

High QPR. Get it when you can.

Jul 24th, 2021
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Nice and fresh. Particularly Good for RR rose’. Probably a vintage thing.

Nice and fresh. Particularly Good for RR rose’. Probably a vintage thing.

Jun 7th, 2020
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.3

Disappointed- past few vintages have been ok.

Disappointed- past few vintages have been ok.

May 10th, 2018
Matt Sterr

100% PN Saignee.

100% PN Saignee.

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2015
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Last of the three Rosés tasted today. Beautiful link pink hue, almost magenta. Fruitest on the nose of the three with layers of red berries, bright cherries and watermelon. Even some gummy worms. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and lively on the palate with tons of tropical, citrus and fruity notes. Some grapefruit, unripe strawberries, lime and wet stones in the finish. Crisp light bodied with a long well balanced finish. Our favorite PN rosé to date and stunning QPR. Drink till 2018.

Last of the three Rosés tasted today. Beautiful link pink hue, almost magenta. Fruitest on the nose of the three with layers of red berries, bright cherries and watermelon. Even some gummy worms. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and lively on the palate with tons of tropical, citrus and fruity notes. Some grapefruit, unripe strawberries, lime and wet stones in the finish. Crisp light bodied with a long well balanced finish. Our favorite PN rosé to date and stunning QPR. Drink till 2018.

Jul 19th, 2016
Lori Mike

Pours coral in color. Effervescence in the glass but not in the palate. ON THE NOSE: strawberry, strawberry and Mir strawberry. ON THE PALATE: strawberry and cherry and minerality. It's a light bodied with a short finish. Well balanced acidity.

Pours coral in color. Effervescence in the glass but not in the palate. ON THE NOSE: strawberry, strawberry and Mir strawberry. ON THE PALATE: strawberry and cherry and minerality. It's a light bodied with a short finish. Well balanced acidity.

Feb 5th, 2016
grape friend

Love rosé made from Pinot Noir and this one's great. Perfectly refreshing strawberry with a hint of stone.

Love rosé made from Pinot Noir and this one's great. Perfectly refreshing strawberry with a hint of stone.

Aug 8th, 2015
Stacy Markow

Strawberries and cream. I thought this was pretty darn delicious

Strawberries and cream. I thought this was pretty darn delicious

Mar 29th, 2015
Peter J.

1067

1067

Feb 20th, 2014