Fantesca
King Richard's Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
14’ This could possibly be the best thing they make . Could make an argument for the Chardonnay. 
14’ This could possibly be the best thing they make . Could make an argument for the Chardonnay. 
Oct 9th, 2021
Proof that, indeed, there is truth in wine.
While Heidi Barrett makes her only Chardonnay and Spring Mountain Cabernet for Fantesca, my understanding is she will not make Pinot Noir. That responsibility falls on Fantesca’s Associate Winemaker Tony Arcudi, who also makes wine under his eponymous label in addition to consulting for Kapcsandy.
Fantesca’s 2014 King Richard’s Reserve is sourced from a selection of prime vineyards in Russian River Valley including Bacigalupi, Ulises Valdez, and Martinelli. Reminiscent of my experiences with Williams Selyem Pinot Noir. A rich, yet beautiful expression of Pinot Noir that juxtaposes lush raspberry and black cherry against a backdrop of herbs, flowers, and forest floor. The balance between opulence and restraint is where the beauty lies.
Proof that, indeed, there is truth in wine.
While Heidi Barrett makes her only Chardonnay and Spring Mountain Cabernet for Fantesca, my understanding is she will not make Pinot Noir. That responsibility falls on Fantesca’s Associate Winemaker Tony Arcudi, who also makes wine under his eponymous label in addition to consulting for Kapcsandy.
Fantesca’s 2014 King Richard’s Reserve is sourced from a selection of prime vineyards in Russian River Valley including Bacigalupi, Ulises Valdez, and Martinelli. Reminiscent of my experiences with Williams Selyem Pinot Noir. A rich, yet beautiful expression of Pinot Noir that juxtaposes lush raspberry and black cherry against a backdrop of herbs, flowers, and forest floor. The balance between opulence and restraint is where the beauty lies.
Explosive dry red fruit. Great acid. Long finish.
Explosive dry red fruit. Great acid. Long finish.
Mar 29th, 2021
Notes coming soon... bouquet on the nose is phenomenal. FANTastic and elegant PN from Fantesca.
Notes coming soon... bouquet on the nose is phenomenal. FANTastic and elegant PN from Fantesca.
Nov 17th, 2019Man can’t live on Bordeaux alone. Time to head back to my comfort zone. Beautiful light garnet in the glass. Very translucent. Blue fruit, chocolate and rose petal hints. Elegant tastes of raspberries, blueberries, cassis and a little earthiness. A complex and fantastic expression of Russian River Pinot Noir.
Man can’t live on Bordeaux alone. Time to head back to my comfort zone. Beautiful light garnet in the glass. Very translucent. Blue fruit, chocolate and rose petal hints. Elegant tastes of raspberries, blueberries, cassis and a little earthiness. A complex and fantastic expression of Russian River Pinot Noir.
Feb 22nd, 2019Tony Arcudi crafts this wine from multiple renowned Pinot Noir vineyards so the wine has many more layers of complex flavors. Gorgeous fruit in the mid palate. A very yummy and drinkable wine!
Tony Arcudi crafts this wine from multiple renowned Pinot Noir vineyards so the wine has many more layers of complex flavors. Gorgeous fruit in the mid palate. A very yummy and drinkable wine!
Jul 4th, 2017
