90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal - North of the Gate Wine Competition
Sourced from a 3 acres hilltop vineyard in heart of the Russian River Valley. A mix of Dijon clones with Pommard 4 and swan clones were planted for added complexity. The 2012 vintage was the first year the vineyard was managed by Jim Pratt. Following organic vineyard practices, the overall production was just under 400 cases.
The 2012 Russian River Estate Pinot Noir is pale ruby in color, with an alluring transparency. Floral and herbal aromas lead the way on the nose, with cherry, cranberry and vanilla joining later. The palate is light and bright, with cherry and berry flavors overlaid on an earthy backdrop. Spicy and savory, this estate pinot is beautifully balanced, and has the structure to age gracefully for another five years or longer.
Vintage: 2012
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Fermentation: French Oak
Alcohol %: 13.6
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