Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

Limited Release Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.183 ratings
9.16 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
Andy Hartwick

2013 vintage. Compares well with the 2012. Great pinot.

2013 vintage. Compares well with the 2012. Great pinot.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Sam Decker

Berry-bomb biodynamics with that mouth coating taste of newness (oak, especially)

Berry-bomb biodynamics with that mouth coating taste of newness (oak, especially)

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.4

Juicy and big for Pinot. Not exactly classic, but it goes down very easily.

Juicy and big for Pinot. Not exactly classic, but it goes down very easily.

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2014
Chris Hardy

Really enjoyed this yummy Russian River Pinot Noir.....thank you Rick and Pat Nelson!

Really enjoyed this yummy Russian River Pinot Noir.....thank you Rick and Pat Nelson!

Feb 12th, 2016
Chris Hardy

Rich, cherry, dark raspberry flavors. Good nose. Enjoyed this Calif. Pinot Noir.

Rich, cherry, dark raspberry flavors. Good nose. Enjoyed this Calif. Pinot Noir.

Apr 14th, 2015
Jose Lopez

The splashy label gave me pause and I approached with caution, but once I tasted, I was hooked. Fruity and warm without being a fruit bomb. Strong finish with stewed fruit and a hint of star anise. I would enjoy this all night solo hit it begs for food.

The splashy label gave me pause and I approached with caution, but once I tasted, I was hooked. Fruity and warm without being a fruit bomb. Strong finish with stewed fruit and a hint of star anise. I would enjoy this all night solo hit it begs for food.

Jan 23rd, 2015
Keri Gawlik

More buttery than Sun Chardonnay

More buttery than Sun Chardonnay

Jun 16th, 2018
Awe Some

Tastes hotter than the stated 14.8% abv. Except for the abundant sour cherry, stem, and nectarine pit nose and initial flavors, tastes a lot like a grenache put on a hardcore diet and exercise regimen. Very muscular, robust. A hairy chested wine with a 24karat pinky ring. It's the pinot to bring for lamb, not langoustines.

Tastes hotter than the stated 14.8% abv. Except for the abundant sour cherry, stem, and nectarine pit nose and initial flavors, tastes a lot like a grenache put on a hardcore diet and exercise regimen. Very muscular, robust. A hairy chested wine with a 24karat pinky ring. It's the pinot to bring for lamb, not langoustines.

Apr 30th, 2018
Cang Ta

Turkey wine

Turkey wine

Nov 24th, 2017
James Gourley

Delicious Pinot. I've opened a '12, '13 and this '14 in the last week. This wine was meant to be consumed young because the '14 was the best of the lot. Beautiful cherry cola with vibrant acidity.

Delicious Pinot. I've opened a '12, '13 and this '14 in the last week. This wine was meant to be consumed young because the '14 was the best of the lot. Beautiful cherry cola with vibrant acidity.

Jun 4th, 2017