Black Diamond Vineyard

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.737 ratings

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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

7.0

Matt had this 10 years ago

Matt had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2014

9.0

Sweet on the front

Sweet on the front

Jan 26th, 2019

9.0

I’m not a big Pinot drinker, but this one is balanced nicely. Cranberry, raspberry fruitiness but a good counterbalance of bramble herbs and surprisingly silkier texture than what I expected. Finished a touch buttery for a red. Quite pleasant with elk steaks and butternut squash purée.

I’m not a big Pinot drinker, but this one is balanced nicely. Cranberry, raspberry fruitiness but a good counterbalance of bramble herbs and surprisingly silkier texture than what I expected. Finished a touch buttery for a red. Quite pleasant with elk steaks and butternut squash purée.

Nov 25th, 2017

8.4

Reminds me of a Cabernet.

Reminds me of a Cabernet.

Mar 12th, 2017

8.5

Ann and Dick's Kenneman's
Saturday, Nov 28, 2015
With Christine and Chad

Ann and Dick's Kenneman's
Saturday, Nov 28, 2015
With Christine and Chad

Nov 29th, 2015

8.3

Smooth, not fruity

Smooth, not fruity

Nov 26th, 2015

8.9

Good cheap Pinot

Good cheap Pinot

Oct 24th, 2015

Douglas Profenius

8.6

Applicable to the location but far from noticeable

Applicable to the location but far from noticeable

Mar 31st, 2015

7.4

Not as good as expected

Not as good as expected

Mar 6th, 2014

8.9

Bill had this 3 years ago

Bill had this 3 years ago

Sep 5th, 2021