Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

Limited Release Ivywood Pinot Noir

9.315 ratings

101 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

9.6

Great bottle. The score may be magnified since it was paired with Copper River salmon.

Great bottle. The score may be magnified since it was paired with Copper River salmon.

May 27th, 2019

9.4

Great Pinot but this needs to sit for awhile.

Great Pinot but this needs to sit for awhile.

Mar 27th, 2019

8.6

Heat, bitter root, touch of herb and bay leaf on the nose. Sour cherry, botanicals, and bitter fruit flavors. Punchy, sour, and hot throughout. More luscious the 1st day. More chewy and pucker-y, the 2nd. Needs food to soak up the acid and let the fruit and finesse come through. It's an honorable mention, given the eyebrow-raising price. Don't rush to see it in the theater. Wait for dvd.

Heat, bitter root, touch of herb and bay leaf on the nose. Sour cherry, botanicals, and bitter fruit flavors. Punchy, sour, and hot throughout. More luscious the 1st day. More chewy and pucker-y, the 2nd. Needs food to soak up the acid and let the fruit and finesse come through. It's an honorable mention, given the eyebrow-raising price. Don't rush to see it in the theater. Wait for dvd.

Jan 22nd, 2019

9.5

2013 vintage showing all the classic attributes of a great Pinot noir. Rich and earthy with full body. Amazing!

2013 vintage showing all the classic attributes of a great Pinot noir. Rich and earthy with full body. Amazing!

Feb 13th, 2017

9.6

Phenomenal bottle of Pinot noir. Perfectly balanced fruit and earth floating along a beam of acidity that carries through to a mouthwatering finish. Delicious.

Phenomenal bottle of Pinot noir. Perfectly balanced fruit and earth floating along a beam of acidity that carries through to a mouthwatering finish. Delicious.

Jan 1st, 2017

9.3

Great Pinot. I think it's the acidity of these wines that make them sing. Great writing juice.

Great Pinot. I think it's the acidity of these wines that make them sing. Great writing juice.

Sep 11th, 2016

9.7

Just outstanding. So concentrated and vibrant. Loved every sip.

Just outstanding. So concentrated and vibrant. Loved every sip.

May 31st, 2016

8.4

Substantial improvement since last tasting. Still big, but enjoyable.

Substantial improvement since last tasting. Still big, but enjoyable.

Apr 11th, 2015

9.6

Not yet released. Beautiful nose, maple syrup, bacon, earth. Amazing mouthfeel. Lingering finish.

Not yet released. Beautiful nose, maple syrup, bacon, earth. Amazing mouthfeel. Lingering finish.

Dec 14th, 2014

9.6

Maggie had this 7 years ago

Maggie had this 7 years ago

Jun 18th, 2017