Zepaltas Wines

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.040 ratings
8.810 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
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.6

Lite and fruity style

Lite and fruity style

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2013
Vinny Eng

Super solid @Ryan Zepaltas ! Lovely, soothing texture.

Super solid @Ryan Zepaltas ! Lovely, soothing texture.

Jan 6th, 2015
Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

8.9

I accidentally threw away the bottle of 2009 I enjoyed last night. So, I'm cheating with the 2012 photo. But the 2009 was extremely well balanced with great acid and a velvety, medium body.

I accidentally threw away the bottle of 2009 I enjoyed last night. So, I'm cheating with the 2012 photo. But the 2009 was extremely well balanced with great acid and a velvety, medium body.

Nov 30th, 2013
Aaron Epstein

Writer/Curator Le Metro Wines

8.8

Thanksgiving wine # 6. Points for @zepaltaswines!! Happy Turkey day Ryan!!

Thanksgiving wine # 6. Points for @zepaltaswines!! Happy Turkey day Ryan!!

Nov 29th, 2013
Max Gottesfeld

Light and elegant with ripe fruit.

Light and elegant with ripe fruit.

Sep 23rd, 2013
David Metcalf

Lifted aromatics, vibrant palate. Woodsy with crackling red fruit. Not your average, flirty RRV. #swc

Lifted aromatics, vibrant palate. Woodsy with crackling red fruit. Not your average, flirty RRV. #swc

Sep 29th, 2016
Orlando Gonzalez

Sweet taste

Sweet taste

May 28th, 2016
Joseph Herrera

Smooth, easy, and approachable.

Smooth, easy, and approachable.

Apr 25th, 2015
Scott Collier

A beautifully balanced pinot. Classic Russian River fruit yet nice structure and acidity. Missing the usual RR jammy fatness and heat and the oak is tastefully applied. Another amazing Ryan Z pinot and a steal at $30.

A beautifully balanced pinot. Classic Russian River fruit yet nice structure and acidity. Missing the usual RR jammy fatness and heat and the oak is tastefully applied. Another amazing Ryan Z pinot and a steal at $30.

Apr 10th, 2015
Alexis Whitesides

Nice Russian river Pinot! Sweet spices, red fruits

Nice Russian river Pinot! Sweet spices, red fruits

Apr 2nd, 2015