Notes of raspberry, dried rose petals, and black tea immediately jump from the glass. Potpourri notes combine with dried orange peel to add to the wonderful complexity on the nose, while wood spices and anise round out the aromatics. Flavors of black cherry and smoky herbs come through on the palate with a strong sensation of black tea and citrus peel. This 2017 offering showcases the vintage with a medium-bodied texture and a refined tannin structure, owing to the warm growing season. The grapes were able to achieve full maturity and maintain fresh fruit aromas and flavors with enough acid to frame the palate. This wine would pair well with a cedar plank king salmon with a miso glaze.
2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Reviews
89 / Vinous
The 2017 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is absolutely delicious. Bold, fruity and giving, the 2017 captures the natural exuberance of the Russian River Valley in an approachable, mid-weight style that is impeccable in its balance. It is my favorite of the appellation-level Pinots in 2017. A.G.
91 / Wine Advocate
The 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is pale to medium ruby-purple with scents of lilac and dried violet with warm blueberry, black cherry, dusty earth, Earl Grey tea leaves and warm baking spice. It’s light to medium-bodied with wonderful ripe, perfumed fruits in the mouth, lifted by soft, grainy tannins and mouthwatering acidity, finishing spicy. 2,449 cases produced. Anticipated maturity: 2019 – 2025.
94 / Wine Enthusiast
This is such an impressive appellation-wide blend, combining several vineyard sites into a cohesive whole. Incredibly aromatic in rose and raspberry, the palate brings velvety layers of dark cherry and cinnamon, with integrated acidity keeping the balance. —V.B.
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- pH
- 3.52
- TA
- 0.65g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 11 months
- Barrel Selection
- 43% New, 57% 1 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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