Russian River Valley tends toward cherry cola aroma and flavor profiles, and that tendency is on full display in this bottling. That character gets a boost from the oak choice, which adds mace and soft cinnamon to the fruit. A solid, easy to locate choice at a fair price. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Rich Cook