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, FWS, CSW

Light and elegant with ripe fruit.

Light and elegant with ripe fruit.

Sep 23rd, 2013
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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