Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

V.M.L. Floodgate Pinot Noir

8.914 ratings
8.53 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
Julie

Velvety and smooth, good on its own. Really opened up after about an hour airing out. Leathery/ smokey but tame-floral at the same time. Yumm

Velvety and smooth, good on its own. Really opened up after about an hour airing out. Leathery/ smokey but tame-floral at the same time. Yumm

Mar 13th, 2016
Andy Hartwick

On the nose, blackberry and sulphur. Pretty rugged pinot, I should be wearing my plaid bush jacket while drinking it. Not my favorite when it's on its own, but take a sip after eating a creamy cheese or grilled salmon and it will soar with the floodgates open. The oils from the salmon balance out the wine's acidity. 2012 vintage.

On the nose, blackberry and sulphur. Pretty rugged pinot, I should be wearing my plaid bush jacket while drinking it. Not my favorite when it's on its own, but take a sip after eating a creamy cheese or grilled salmon and it will soar with the floodgates open. The oils from the salmon balance out the wine's acidity. 2012 vintage.

Jul 26th, 2015
Ian Hackett

The 2012 Floodgate was spectacular. Full and smooth.

The 2012 Floodgate was spectacular. Full and smooth.

Jun 15th, 2015
Joel Scott

Lovely body and elegant nose.

Lovely body and elegant nose.

Dec 22nd, 2014
Michael Mendes

Candied fruits. Ripe cherry, cola. Overwhelming alcohol.

Candied fruits. Ripe cherry, cola. Overwhelming alcohol.

Dec 15th, 2014
Jeff Clavier

Very pleasant, thank you so much @Basti

Very pleasant, thank you so much @Basti

Sep 10th, 2014
Jonathan McCarthy

Rich texture and medium plus body with a range of bright and deep fruits, balanced with a touch of spice.

Rich texture and medium plus body with a range of bright and deep fruits, balanced with a touch of spice.

May 19th, 2014
Ian Hackett

Pretty spectacular.

Pretty spectacular.

Jun 13th, 2013
Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.0

Josh had this 11 years ago

Josh had this 11 years ago

Mar 19th, 2015
Cristina Alcalá

Cristina had this 11 years ago

Cristina had this 11 years ago

May 29th, 2014