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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.117 ratings
9.23 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
Carl Fischer

Great new world Pinot. Quick decant at the restaurant to give it some air and warm it up slightly and it was good to go. The nose was very aromatic with cranberry, cherries, earth and dried herbs. Palate was rich for a Pinot, with flavors of raspberry and plum. Strong acidity on the finish.

Great new world Pinot. Quick decant at the restaurant to give it some air and warm it up slightly and it was good to go. The nose was very aromatic with cranberry, cherries, earth and dried herbs. Palate was rich for a Pinot, with flavors of raspberry and plum. Strong acidity on the finish.

Mar 11th, 2018
Marc Melser

We had the 2012 Vintage on 12/16-17/21. This is a classic RRV PN. Cherry and cinnamon on the bouquet. Candied apples, cherry and a touch of oak on the palate. Medium bodied, fruit forward with a full mouth feel. Very good. Different but better than the 2014.

We had the 2012 Vintage on 12/16-17/21. This is a classic RRV PN. Cherry and cinnamon on the bouquet. Candied apples, cherry and a touch of oak on the palate. Medium bodied, fruit forward with a full mouth feel. Very good. Different but better than the 2014.

Dec 17th, 2021
Marc Melser

We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/11-12/2021 as part of a horizontal tasting. There were tastes of black cherry, blackberry, cola and minerality. This had a dustiness that the other three did not. More Burgundian? Maybe.

We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/11-12/2021 as part of a horizontal tasting. There were tastes of black cherry, blackberry, cola and minerality. This had a dustiness that the other three did not. More Burgundian? Maybe.

Dec 13th, 2021
Rob Sternthal

Pretty solid balance with a little sweet but tangy flavor. Good finish.

Pretty solid balance with a little sweet but tangy flavor. Good finish.

Nov 2nd, 2017
Chris B.

Big thumbs up. Tart cherries, macerated strawberries, but not overly sweet at all. Very well balanced with a really pleasant nose and finish.

Big thumbs up. Tart cherries, macerated strawberries, but not overly sweet at all. Very well balanced with a really pleasant nose and finish.

Oct 1st, 2017
Thomas Brenner

Cherry cola. Great

Cherry cola. Great

Dec 20th, 2016
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.3

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jun 17th, 2017
Dave Hendrickson

Dave had this 7 years ago

Dave had this 7 years ago

Mar 20th, 2017
Benoit Duhamel

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May 3rd, 2023
Robert Stavis

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Robert had this 6 years ago

Feb 18th, 2018