Russian River Vineyards
Appian Way Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
What a special wine. 2014 was a drought year and the concentration and intensity of dry farmed Pinot comes through in droves on this wine. Acidity has mellowed out since bottling; leather and yeasty/barrel room on the nose; dark fruit, blackberry pie, baking spices, and a deep ruby color. Spectacular wine at ~$50
What a special wine. 2014 was a drought year and the concentration and intensity of dry farmed Pinot comes through in droves on this wine. Acidity has mellowed out since bottling; leather and yeasty/barrel room on the nose; dark fruit, blackberry pie, baking spices, and a deep ruby color. Spectacular wine at ~$50
Aug 29th, 2018
Light, aged well and would have again and again.
Light, aged well and would have again and again.
Jun 29th, 2024Cause we had grilled cheese. . . And this just fit!
Cause we had grilled cheese. . . And this just fit!
Apr 22nd, 2022First ever attempt at smoking salmon on my pellet grill and decided to pair with this Pinot. For the marinade I chose for the meat the wine was a tad bit weak but that doesn’t diminish the overall quality. Seemed to have a bit more blueberry on the nose and palate with some earth tones. Bit lighter than other Sonoma Pinots and might have you think of an Oregon Pinot.
First ever attempt at smoking salmon on my pellet grill and decided to pair with this Pinot. For the marinade I chose for the meat the wine was a tad bit weak but that doesn’t diminish the overall quality. Seemed to have a bit more blueberry on the nose and palate with some earth tones. Bit lighter than other Sonoma Pinots and might have you think of an Oregon Pinot.
Dec 27th, 2020
Light, modest dark berry, smooth, modest velvet feel, and I keep searching for more descriptors to simply say, this be good!
Light, modest dark berry, smooth, modest velvet feel, and I keep searching for more descriptors to simply say, this be good!
May 22nd, 2020Wowza— delicious. Tart, and sweet and jammy and perfect all at the same time. Subtle nose, high alcohol but perfectly imperfect. We’re absolutely amazed by RR wines.
Wowza— delicious. Tart, and sweet and jammy and perfect all at the same time. Subtle nose, high alcohol but perfectly imperfect. We’re absolutely amazed by RR wines.
Jul 27th, 2019