Red Tail Ridge Winery

RTR Vineyard Pinot Noir

8.819 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Finger Lakes, New York, 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
Daniel P. Drake

I hope everyone is doing well here at the onset of the first weekend in October? I have opened the 2017 Red Tail Ridge RTR Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir from Finger Lakes New York.

On the nose there is cherry, red raspberry, a good funk, hibiscus, clove and wet earth.

On the palate I get cherry, red raspberry, cranberry, spice, dried leaves, minerality and damp earth.

This wine is a beautiful translucent ruby that is medium to medium + bodied with medium + acidity and medium smooth fine tannins that has a long red fruit mineral finish. I hope everyone is doing well staying safe and healthy? Have a great delightful weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

I hope everyone is doing well here at the onset of the first weekend in October? I have opened the 2017 Red Tail Ridge RTR Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir from Finger Lakes New York.

On the nose there is cherry, red raspberry, a good funk, hibiscus, clove and wet earth.

On the palate I get cherry, red raspberry, cranberry, spice, dried leaves, minerality and damp earth.

This wine is a beautiful translucent ruby that is medium to medium + bodied with medium + acidity and medium smooth fine tannins that has a long red fruit mineral finish. I hope everyone is doing well staying safe and healthy? Have a great delightful weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Oct 3rd, 2020
Jeremy Coffey

PSA- 2011s from quality producers in the lakes are peaking. RTR Pinot is a perfect example. Fruit hanging around a dense, brown sugar/ cinnamon core. For anyone smart enough to hold on to Rieslings or Pinots from 2011- good job and open up!

PSA- 2011s from quality producers in the lakes are peaking. RTR Pinot is a perfect example. Fruit hanging around a dense, brown sugar/ cinnamon core. For anyone smart enough to hold on to Rieslings or Pinots from 2011- good job and open up!

Nov 26th, 2015
Ian Barry

A solid Pinot from a difficult vintage. Cherry core and a distinct Pinot-ness that is no easy task in cool years in the FLX.

A solid Pinot from a difficult vintage. Cherry core and a distinct Pinot-ness that is no easy task in cool years in the FLX.

Dec 27th, 2013
Lenn Thompson

Publisher NewYorkCorkReport

8.5

Fresh and fruity -- red cherries and raspberries -- with raw mushroom earthiness and subtle lavender notes. Maybe a bit dilute on the palate but not watery.

Fresh and fruity -- red cherries and raspberries -- with raw mushroom earthiness and subtle lavender notes. Maybe a bit dilute on the palate but not watery.

Dec 26th, 2013
Ted Serbinski

Upstate NY Pinot noir close my alma mater Cornell. Good for the region but it's no CA Pinot. #2GU #MiniWineReview

Upstate NY Pinot noir close my alma mater Cornell. Good for the region but it's no CA Pinot. #2GU #MiniWineReview

Jan 15th, 2017
Dave Gass

A good NY Pinot. I can think of a few other NY Pinots that are better (Ravines, Dr Frank's & White springs) but this one has a smooth start with good pepper finish.

A good NY Pinot. I can think of a few other NY Pinots that are better (Ravines, Dr Frank's & White springs) but this one has a smooth start with good pepper finish.

Apr 14th, 2016
Zachary Bley

Just delicious.

Just delicious.

Jun 15th, 2014
Chris Banks

Earthy tones, more burgundy style

Earthy tones, more burgundy style

Feb 8th, 2014
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Joe had this 7 months ago

Joe had this 7 months ago

Aug 3rd, 2024
Michael Eighmey

VP Sales Anthony Road Wine Company

8.8

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Jan 15th, 2016