Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

V.M.L. Barrel Select MOON Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.520 ratings
9.01 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
Michael Kobler

Great body, with smooth, silky finish. Excellent balance of fruit and earth. Lay down for another 6 months or so.

Great body, with smooth, silky finish. Excellent balance of fruit and earth. Lay down for another 6 months or so.

Jul 9th, 2014
James Brenner

Bought on wedding weekend 2014!! Very enjoyable.

Bought on wedding weekend 2014!! Very enjoyable.

May 5th, 2019
James Gourley

This is the bottle that sold me on VML pinots. Sadly, this was my last 2012. Such an incredible wine, and I feel like each successive bottle was better than the one before it. Now they are gone.

This is the bottle that sold me on VML pinots. Sadly, this was my last 2012. Such an incredible wine, and I feel like each successive bottle was better than the one before it. Now they are gone.

Mar 24th, 2018
James Gourley

This stuff is exceptional. The oak influence on the 2012 is a bit more striking than the 2013, but the acidity is more vibrant in the 2012 and the whole thing feels better put together. The delicately silky mouthfeel is also a major highlight. So so good.

This stuff is exceptional. The oak influence on the 2012 is a bit more striking than the 2013, but the acidity is more vibrant in the 2012 and the whole thing feels better put together. The delicately silky mouthfeel is also a major highlight. So so good.

May 9th, 2016
Julie

Rich spicy flavor from the first whiff! Vibrant and happy wine that has been appropriately aged. Great by itself

Rich spicy flavor from the first whiff! Vibrant and happy wine that has been appropriately aged. Great by itself

Jan 23rd, 2016
Ian Hackett

Slightly dry with a smooth finish.

Slightly dry with a smooth finish.

Nov 11th, 2015
Ian Hackett

Full bodied, smooth and delicious.

Full bodied, smooth and delicious.

Nov 11th, 2015
Nicole Newcomer Campagna

With Matt and Mich.

With Matt and Mich.

May 16th, 2015
Steven Mullins

Love everything from VML

Love everything from VML

Apr 3rd, 2015
James Gourley

So good. Pinot that disappears too quickly is a good problem to have.

So good. Pinot that disappears too quickly is a good problem to have.

Mar 14th, 2015