Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

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

9.129 ratings
8.92 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
James Gourley

Really good Pinot. I want to reserve judgment bc a packaging error allowed some wine to seep around the cork. However, what remained was still excellent.

Really good Pinot. I want to reserve judgment bc a packaging error allowed some wine to seep around the cork. However, what remained was still excellent.

Dec 13th, 2016
Stephen Gifford

Bold fruit.

Bold fruit.

Dec 9th, 2016
Julie

Had to spend some open time to really opened n up, and was amazing after

Had to spend some open time to really opened n up, and was amazing after

Oct 23rd, 2016
James Gourley

Simply beautiful expression. Nicely oaked with stunning acidity, vibrant red fruit and a silky mouthfeel.

Simply beautiful expression. Nicely oaked with stunning acidity, vibrant red fruit and a silky mouthfeel.

Jul 23rd, 2016
Charles Treister

We drank the "Earth" variety and liked it slightly better than the "Stars". Both had the same delicacy and understated fruits, but the Earth had a richer mouth-feel.

We drank the "Earth" variety and liked it slightly better than the "Stars". Both had the same delicacy and understated fruits, but the Earth had a richer mouth-feel.

Jul 8th, 2016
James Gourley

A little sharp right out of the gate but rounded out nicely with some air. You know it's a good wine when you keep eyeing the last glass to see how much is left.

A little sharp right out of the gate but rounded out nicely with some air. You know it's a good wine when you keep eyeing the last glass to see how much is left.

May 3rd, 2016
Julie

What a beautiful wine- soft and fruity, but strong on it's own. Love it with the meats. Love it with the deserts. Vintage 2013. Stars

What a beautiful wine- soft and fruity, but strong on it's own. Love it with the meats. Love it with the deserts. Vintage 2013. Stars

Apr 11th, 2016
Josh Garcia

I'm no expert, but this wine has some of the most delicate fruit notes, particularly raspberry, with a nice mature, medium body; a good weight without being too heavy. Not sure how to describe the finish, but it seemed to lay on more spice. Man I need to find more wines like this! VML consistently puts out good stuff!

I'm no expert, but this wine has some of the most delicate fruit notes, particularly raspberry, with a nice mature, medium body; a good weight without being too heavy. Not sure how to describe the finish, but it seemed to lay on more spice. Man I need to find more wines like this! VML consistently puts out good stuff!

Jan 14th, 2016
Jessie Ellison

This wine has everything for me. Delicate fruit, nice body, and a beautifully balanced mouth feel that makes it easy to drink on its own. Great to share with friends!

This wine has everything for me. Delicate fruit, nice body, and a beautifully balanced mouth feel that makes it easy to drink on its own. Great to share with friends!

Dec 29th, 2015
Andy Hartwick

Cherry on the nose, with blackberry background. Velvet on the tongue, with a little pepper spice in the finish. My favorite wine of the 2012 VML celestial series. Drink this alone or with a bit of a goat gouda cheese. Spectacular! Enjoy while star-gazing and pondering life's deep questions. 2012 vintage

Cherry on the nose, with blackberry background. Velvet on the tongue, with a little pepper spice in the finish. My favorite wine of the 2012 VML celestial series. Drink this alone or with a bit of a goat gouda cheese. Spectacular! Enjoy while star-gazing and pondering life's deep questions. 2012 vintage

Jul 26th, 2015