Red Tail Ridge Winery
RTR Vineyard Pinot Noir



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! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

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, 2015A 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, 2013Fresh 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
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
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
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Joe had this 7 months ago
Joe had this 7 months ago
Aug 3rd, 2024