Balletto Vineyards

Winery Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.034 ratings
9.11 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
Jarrod Bouchard

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
Seth Masterson

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.

Aug 20th, 2022
Jeff Knowles

Best American Pinot I've had. Delightfully balanced and drinkable.

Best American Pinot I've had. Delightfully balanced and drinkable.

Aug 28th, 2017
Jeff Knowles

Extremely well balanced and fruity

Extremely well balanced and fruity

Jun 19th, 2017
Brian Schroer

Deliciously floral smell and flavor

Deliciously floral smell and flavor

Oct 24th, 2016
Neil Valenzuela

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
Sara K
9.5

Deliciously smooth! ❤️ this one!

Deliciously smooth! ❤️ this one!

Jun 24th, 2016
Rudy

Perfect example of a Russian river valley Pinot. Loved it.

Perfect example of a Russian river valley Pinot. Loved it.

Oct 29th, 2015
Sara K
9.5

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
Jake Hajer

Jake had this 10 months ago

Jake had this 10 months ago

Jan 19th, 2024