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Ryan Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Bold, full body and more bold. My kind of PN. Beautiful display of a California PN from Russian River. Garnet in the glass, the beauty of this wine is the nose. Hot, wet granite, lush roasted berries, roses, juniper with strawberry shining. Excellent balance of tannins and acidity. Powerful yet detailed on the palate, slight mint, forest floor, with the core showing milk chocolate and raspberry. Finishes soft, pepper and sexy.
Bold, full body and more bold. My kind of PN. Beautiful display of a California PN from Russian River. Garnet in the glass, the beauty of this wine is the nose. Hot, wet granite, lush roasted berries, roses, juniper with strawberry shining. Excellent balance of tannins and acidity. Powerful yet detailed on the palate, slight mint, forest floor, with the core showing milk chocolate and raspberry. Finishes soft, pepper and sexy.
Aug 29th, 2016
Was expecting a bit more, being a pretty highly regarded drop, but overall a good Pinot and indicative of RRVs normal characteristics. A-
Was expecting a bit more, being a pretty highly regarded drop, but overall a good Pinot and indicative of RRVs normal characteristics. A-
Aug 27th, 2016
A little smoked trout, a little sourdough, a dry-farmed tomato, a few sautéed padrons... A good bottle, not too heavy, a good amount of fruit. Yummy midsummer Monday dinner!
A little smoked trout, a little sourdough, a dry-farmed tomato, a few sautéed padrons... A good bottle, not too heavy, a good amount of fruit. Yummy midsummer Monday dinner!
Jul 29th, 2014
While I enjoyed the 2009 more this was still a delicious Pinot. Ages very well.
While I enjoyed the 2009 more this was still a delicious Pinot. Ages very well.
Dec 14th, 2017
Yum. Bright cranberry and Asian spices. Terrific length. Smooth and full. Very Russian river and delish.
Yum. Bright cranberry and Asian spices. Terrific length. Smooth and full. Very Russian river and delish.
Feb 5th, 2017
Very strong and aggressive, acidic beginning taste. Smooth, sweet, and mellow finish. Extremely unique.
Very strong and aggressive, acidic beginning taste. Smooth, sweet, and mellow finish. Extremely unique.
Dec 24th, 2016
Cherry nose. Dark cherry, tangy strawberry, and pepper with nice acid.
Cherry nose. Dark cherry, tangy strawberry, and pepper with nice acid.
Aug 12th, 2016Ethereal. Lovely Asian spices, red fruit, balanced acidity creates tension throughout, Long lovely finish. For a six year old Pinot, delish!
Ethereal. Lovely Asian spices, red fruit, balanced acidity creates tension throughout, Long lovely finish. For a six year old Pinot, delish!
Apr 2nd, 2016Rich, bowlful of rose petals and molasses...super smooth palate of cherry, cedar, and light spice...delicious.
Rich, bowlful of rose petals and molasses...super smooth palate of cherry, cedar, and light spice...delicious.
Sep 5th, 2015