The 2015 Böen Russian River Valley Pinot Noir really comes on strong, but it does so in a very affecting way. California Pinot is always too ripe for me, too dark, too strong. But this wine is a savory gem that begs you to find its eccentricities appealing. Black as a moonless night, the Böen gives some of the strongest aromas of cola and black tea that I've ever noted in Pinot Noir. Heavy blackberries and plums also are in there. On the palate… well, just be ready is all I can tell you. It packs a wallop. The alcohol is predictably high, but it’s more the intensity of the flavors that grab me by the lapels and slap me around. If you like Burgundy, this is probably overload. If you like Syrah, get on board.
The 2015 Böen Russian River Valley Pinot Noir really comes on strong, but it does so in a very affecting way. California Pinot is always too ripe for me, too dark, too strong. But this wine is a savory gem that begs you to find its eccentricities appealing. Black as a moonless night, the Böen gives some of the strongest aromas of cola and black tea that I've ever noted in Pinot Noir. Heavy blackberries and plums also are in there. On the palate… well, just be ready is all I can tell you. It packs a wallop. The alcohol is predictably high, but it’s more the intensity of the flavors that grab me by the lapels and slap me around. If you like Burgundy, this is probably overload. If you like Syrah, get on board.
7 people found it helpfulJan 19th, 2017
Last ‘15. Owner and Winemaker Joe Wagner’s agricultural roots as a lifelong grapegrower and winemaker. Medium Ruby with black berry fruit aromas and sweet spice notes. On the palate blueberry & blackberry flavors with vanilla oak notes, well balanced. Soft sweet tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice notes. Very nice. Great value. Met Joe Wagner at a tasting in CT.
Last ‘15. Owner and Winemaker Joe Wagner’s agricultural roots as a lifelong grapegrower and winemaker. Medium Ruby with black berry fruit aromas and sweet spice notes. On the palate blueberry & blackberry flavors with vanilla oak notes, well balanced. Soft sweet tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice notes. Very nice. Great value. Met Joe Wagner at a tasting in CT.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2021
Ripe and fruity with lots of alcohol. Nice earth, but a real fruit bomb on the palate. Fun and easy to drink none the less.
Ripe and fruity with lots of alcohol. Nice earth, but a real fruit bomb on the palate. Fun and easy to drink none the less.
Jun 14th, 2017
Great fruit. Currants, berry, some spice. Wodurful lite tannic finish. Very good wine.
Great fruit. Currants, berry, some spice. Wodurful lite tannic finish. Very good wine.
Aug 30th, 2018
Perfect wine, Full body, robust flavor, smooth finish
Perfect wine, Full body, robust flavor, smooth finish
Dec 30th, 2017
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
