Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2008

Mar 17, 2010

By Michael Apstein

 It’s unusual to find such complexity in Pinot Noir at this price.  It delivers the pure cherry-like fruit flavors characteristic of Russian River Pinot Noir.  But in addition, there is a captivating and balancing savory component.  With a stated alcohol of 14.4%, it is a rather intense and concentrated Pinot Noir, but it is not overdone. Still, I can’t help thinking that this wine would deliver even more if it had less alcohol.

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

90

Price

US $ 20.00

Producer

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards