Balletto Vineyards
Winery Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
The components are there but still green around the edges now. Try in a few years
The components are there but still green around the edges now. Try in a few years
Apr 14th, 2025
This is delicious! It's fruitier than I usually like, but not too sweet, notes of red fruits, low tannins, medium body, and just overall easy drinking.
This is delicious! It's fruitier than I usually like, but not too sweet, notes of red fruits, low tannins, medium body, and just overall easy drinking.
Mar 11th, 2024
Balletto Pinot showdown no.3
Second highest rating but third as far as potential. I would wait another 6 mos to a year before opening another '18.
Medium ruby, clear.
Nose: fall leaves, earthy, less fruit expression.
Mouth: Airy, light body. Tart, more open than the '19 Cedar Ridge but not much depth, finished quickly.
Balletto Pinot showdown no.3
Second highest rating but third as far as potential. I would wait another 6 mos to a year before opening another '18.
Medium ruby, clear.
Nose: fall leaves, earthy, less fruit expression.
Mouth: Airy, light body. Tart, more open than the '19 Cedar Ridge but not much depth, finished quickly.
Best American Pinot I've had. Delightfully balanced and drinkable.
Best American Pinot I've had. Delightfully balanced and drinkable.
Aug 28th, 2017Deliciously floral smell and flavor
Deliciously floral smell and flavor
Oct 24th, 2016
Ruby red garnet color, pepper, dark cherries and green pepper. Silky smooth.
Ruby red garnet color, pepper, dark cherries and green pepper. Silky smooth.
Jun 25th, 2016
Perfect example of a Russian river valley Pinot. Loved it.
Perfect example of a Russian river valley Pinot. Loved it.
Oct 29th, 2015
Smooth, delicious. Great with food or sipping on its own. Love. It.
Smooth, delicious. Great with food or sipping on its own. Love. It.
Jun 19th, 2015