Arista, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010

Sep 3, 2012

By Rebecca Murphy

 The McWilliams family may have only started their winery in 2002, but they clearly know their way around Pinot Noir.  This particular one of their stable is from a block of their Westside Road vineyard.  It’s quite a refined Pinot Noir with aromas of cherry, raspberry and spicy notes of cinnamon and clove.  On the palate the fruit is lush yet tempered with distinctive acidity and silky tannins.  The oak complements rather than conquers, adding complexity and integration.  It drinks well now, but clearly has the structure to age.

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2010

Score

93

Price

US $ 75.00

Producer

Arista