2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Our 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot noir is a blend of five vineyards. This wine offers a beautiful expression of Pinot noir and the cool climate and loamy soils it excels in. Wohler Vineyard provides classic Russian River Valley characteristics from its site adjacent to the river. Riddle Vineyard, located in Green Valley, provides complexity and nuance. Pratt Vineyard, nestled in the Sebastopol hills, adds bright acidity and fresh fruit flavors. A small proportion of the renowned Reuling Vineyard balances out the blend with earthy notes and silky tannins.
Accolades
91 Points - International Wine Report
90 Points - Wine Spectator
90 Points - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points - California Grapevine
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Wine Spectator
"Spicy and peppery, with plum and blackberry flavors cloaked in firm tannins, making for a chewy adventure. Best enjoyed with an entrée. Drink now through 2024. " - James Laube, Wine Spectator
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Wine Enthusiast
"This appellation wine is brawny in brambly red and black cherry, tight full-bodied robustness and ripeness. Toasted oak imparts a warmth and seasoning of vanilla cola." - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast