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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.774 ratings
8.91 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
linda sakane

Great Pinot Noir! I wasn't the only one who thought so. Definitely need another bottle, what greater praise is there?

Great Pinot Noir! I wasn't the only one who thought so. Definitely need another bottle, what greater praise is there?

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015
James Gourley

Dark fruit. Not much earthiness or complexity. Decent pinot, maybe a little overpriced.

Dark fruit. Not much earthiness or complexity. Decent pinot, maybe a little overpriced.

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2014
Marilyn Sessions

Best wine I ever had - figures it's sold out 😞

Best wine I ever had - figures it's sold out 😞

Sep 9th, 2016
Jeff Shapiro

The red cherry and raspberry are very fruit forward. At the same time this pinot has an amazing finish. I'd love to say mouth watering but this bottle has low acidity.

The red cherry and raspberry are very fruit forward. At the same time this pinot has an amazing finish. I'd love to say mouth watering but this bottle has low acidity.

Nov 28th, 2015
Vincent A. Lima

Had on 3/22/15

Had on 3/22/15

Mar 22nd, 2015
Jack Finnegan

Splendid. Rich, warm, feathery Pinot with bright berry notes nestled in musky yellow straw. Though a robust 13.5% alcohol, there is no burn whatsoever in this excellent buy from the Russian River Valley. I'd boat with these two bears any day.

Splendid. Rich, warm, feathery Pinot with bright berry notes nestled in musky yellow straw. Though a robust 13.5% alcohol, there is no burn whatsoever in this excellent buy from the Russian River Valley. I'd boat with these two bears any day.

Mar 3rd, 2015
Grant Scott

light fruit, no complexity, no earthiness. was hoping for more from the 2012.

light fruit, no complexity, no earthiness. was hoping for more from the 2012.

Mar 1st, 2015
Paul Smith

Very nice house wine. Classic Russian River earthiness on the nose. Delightful, easy drinking, and very versatile.

Very nice house wine. Classic Russian River earthiness on the nose. Delightful, easy drinking, and very versatile.

Feb 24th, 2015
Christopher Ryan

Probably the first Pinot Noir I fell in love with, though I admit my exposure to the grape is not large. Still, the bright acidity is wonderful alongside the cherry notes and raspberry aromas.

Probably the first Pinot Noir I fell in love with, though I admit my exposure to the grape is not large. Still, the bright acidity is wonderful alongside the cherry notes and raspberry aromas.

Feb 10th, 2015
Joe Vorrasi

This is a great everyday drinker. Going into heavy rotation...

This is a great everyday drinker. Going into heavy rotation...

Jan 25th, 2015