WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is marked by complex aromas of ripe black cherry, cola and violets. On the palate, it reveals a rich, creamy texture with layered flavors that unfold gracefully. Fresh, balanced acidity lifts the wine, providing a vibrant counterpoint to its depth. The finish is long, smooth and elegant, showcasing the care taken in both vineyard and cellar. A wine of exceptional quality and refinement, this Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley is a perfect reflection of the season’s cool conditions and meticulous harvest. Ready to enjoy now, it will continue to evolve and impress over time.
TASTING NOTES:
Savory and spicy aromas of ripe wild strawberries and dark cherries precede a lovely medium-bodied palate whose silky texture provides ballast for blood oranges, mixed berries, almond cake and dried flowers. Perky acidity and scrubby herbs add further detail. Drink or hold.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
Ripe raspberry and cherry fruit is laced with vanilla and fresh cedarwood. Medium-bodied, it offers darker cherry and blackberry fruit on the mid-palate, accented by brown baking spices. The tannins are plush, the fruit velvety, and the finish long and layered with rose petals and violets. Vineyard sources include: Last Stop Twomey’s ‘Last Stop’ estate in Russian River’s Green Valley sub-appellation where heritage Calera, Mt. Eden, Swan, and Burgundy Dijon clones are planted, also Lakeview, Pratt, Bailey, Pinot Hill, and Castro. With 3% whole cluster during ferments, the wine aged 10 months in 25% new French oak.
- Decanter, 92 pts.
