Bateman Vineyard is located in a cool section of the Russian River Valley. This Pinot Noir offers succulent red fruit flavors further enhanced by delicate notes of spice and chocolate. The wine’s excellent structure and a generous finish are further plusses. There is nothing heavy or overdone here, which makes this Grower Collection wine a particularly excellent partner for any number of different dishes, from steak to salmon.
Chappellet, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Marguerite Thomas