Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014

This is yet another 2014 that demonstrates the vintage-specific meatiness of Pinot Noir from California’s northern coastal regions. Sonoma-Cutrer’s RRV bottling comes in at $30 and delivers excellent richness and weight on the palate, showing darker fruits and hints of spice and wood smoke. This is another well-priced Pinot Noir from the vintage that compares nicely to wines that are far more expensive.