Valdez Family Winery

Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.322 ratings
9.43 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
Henrik Poulsen

A BIG and BOLD wine!!

In its own right a beautiful Red Wine (92+ pts) but as a representation of Pinot Noir I was disappointed.
This is thick, full throttle and tasted more like a Syrah-based Meritage to me....

A BIG and BOLD wine!!

In its own right a beautiful Red Wine (92+ pts) but as a representation of Pinot Noir I was disappointed.
This is thick, full throttle and tasted more like a Syrah-based Meritage to me....

Nov 20th, 2016
Chris Zitzman

Whoa. If you can find this anywhere near $40- grab it. Acts and has the pedigree of wines priced twice that. Great. Great juice.

Whoa. If you can find this anywhere near $40- grab it. Acts and has the pedigree of wines priced twice that. Great. Great juice.

Dec 14th, 2013
Sarah

Nice peppery zin with dark fruit notes

Nice peppery zin with dark fruit notes

Nov 26th, 2016
Tom Young

Love this Pinot. Too bad it's the last bottle

Love this Pinot. Too bad it's the last bottle

Nov 12th, 2016
Larry Irving

2006 vintage. Started slow. A few hours later this was singing with clear high notes. Two more bottles in the cellar. Need to find another reason to open them

2006 vintage. Started slow. A few hours later this was singing with clear high notes. Two more bottles in the cellar. Need to find another reason to open them

Mar 6th, 2016
Kevin O'Connor

Very nice.

Very nice.

May 23rd, 2015
Tom Young

Great pinot. Rich deep flavors. Can stand up to just about anything

Great pinot. Rich deep flavors. Can stand up to just about anything

Aug 3rd, 2014
Ryan Key

Big. The body actually reminds me of a Zin. Ripe but a touch of spice. Bang. Truly great stuff.

Big. The body actually reminds me of a Zin. Ripe but a touch of spice. Bang. Truly great stuff.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Amy Young

Smooth and rich. The fact that I met Ulises Valdez makes it even better!

Smooth and rich. The fact that I met Ulises Valdez makes it even better!

Jan 4th, 2014
Tom Young

Wow. Really like this pinot from Valdez and Russian River. Smells great, tastes better.

Wow. Really like this pinot from Valdez and Russian River. Smells great, tastes better.

Jan 4th, 2014