Ladera Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2020

Jan 31, 2023

By Rich Cook

  Ladera’s Pillow Road Pinot Noir continues in its established stylistic vein, leaning into rich ripe fruit character, fall spice and bold but not overly heavy barrel influence.  I would imagine that the “why mess with a good thing” philosophy is in play here, and I for one am a fan.  Black cherry, fall spice, and soft damp earth notes ride a plush texture through a long finish where a nice citric kiss pulls it all together.  Well done!      

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Score

93

Price

US $ 75.00

Producer

Ladera Vineyards