Rodney Strong, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011

Mar 27, 2013

By Michael Franz

Very pretty but also packing a flavorful punch, this shows expressive aromas and flavors of dark cherries and berries, with notable oak in the background that never becomes overly obtrusive.  Quite well made, and especially impressive in view of its price, this is very well done.  Platinum award winner at the 2013 San Diego International Wine Competition.

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

90

Price

US $ 25.00

Producer

Rodney Strong