2018 Pinot Noir
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley was made with 27% whole cluster and about 40% new oak. Medium ruby, it opens with delicate citrus peel, potpourri, charcuterie and autumn leaves with a core of fresh red and black berries. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and understated without lacking concentration, and it is juicy and uplifted with a long, amaro-laced finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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Starting with the 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, terrific notes of spiced cherry and strawberry fruits, white flowers, and hints of loamy earth all emerge from this pure, medium-bodied, elegant beauty. It's not the most complex Pinot Noir out there, but it has remarkable purity, silky tannins, and a great finish. I'd be happy to drink it!