No, we’re not kidding, this is a gold-medal-winning estate grown Russian River Valley Pinot for $20. It is beautifully structured and well balanced, exhibiting red and dark fruit and subtle hints of spice. Winemaker Rick Sayre has been working successfully with Pinot from the Russian River Valley for more than two decades, which may be the best kept secret in California wine. And it’s very good and very cheap, for what it is, which is a steal!
Rodney Strong, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Robert Whitley