Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.033 ratings
9.22 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
Drew DiMatteo

Loved the 2010, the 2012 is amazing too.

Loved the 2010, the 2012 is amazing too.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2013
Tom Casagrande

Nice, straightforward RRV Pinot. Classic tangy cherry scents I associate with this region. Cherry and a bit of mushroomy earth in the mouth. Nice acids. Went well with a sausage risotto.

Nice, straightforward RRV Pinot. Classic tangy cherry scents I associate with this region. Cherry and a bit of mushroomy earth in the mouth. Nice acids. Went well with a sausage risotto.

Jul 10th, 2016
Drew DiMatteo

Cherries and anise, very good Pinot.

Cherries and anise, very good Pinot.

Aug 7th, 2013
Stephanie Russo

Sweet spiciness. Rich. Dark. Okay. Plum. Reminds me of winter holidays.

Sweet spiciness. Rich. Dark. Okay. Plum. Reminds me of winter holidays.

Sep 30th, 2019
Patrick Hu

Moderation is a virtue.

Moderation is a virtue.

Dec 23rd, 2015
Randmaster Flash

Fruity and bright!

Fruity and bright!

Jul 4th, 2015
Bob Colalella

Drinking well

Drinking well

May 11th, 2015
Beau Baker

Nice and easy

Nice and easy

Oct 3rd, 2014
SiuMui Wong

2012 big fruit, heavy alcohol needs a couple more years

2012 big fruit, heavy alcohol needs a couple more years

Oct 3rd, 2014
Richard Mckilligan

Very high alcohol. Better after aeration

Very high alcohol. Better after aeration

Apr 20th, 2014