Barham Mendelsohn

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.911 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Partnership w/Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat. Barbara Barham & Richard Mendelsohn planted 5 acres of Pinot on Lala Panzi Ranch in the RRV. They had similar visions on Pinot’s & thus led to this partnership. Aged in predominately new Allier & Vosges wood. Aromas of berry fruits with dusty earthy nose. On the palate, berry flavors come forth with hints of tea & spice. Medium+ length, fine tannins, ending with earthy mushroom character, it was good, lost its luster, at its prime now!

Partnership w/Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat. Barbara Barham & Richard Mendelsohn planted 5 acres of Pinot on Lala Panzi Ranch in the RRV. They had similar visions on Pinot’s & thus led to this partnership. Aged in predominately new Allier & Vosges wood. Aromas of berry fruits with dusty earthy nose. On the palate, berry flavors come forth with hints of tea & spice. Medium+ length, fine tannins, ending with earthy mushroom character, it was good, lost its luster, at its prime now!

May 28th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

A partnership with Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat. In 1998, Barbara Barham & Richard Mendelsohn planted 5 acres of Pinot on Lala Panzi Ranch in the RRV. They had similar visions on Pinot’s and thus led to this partnership. Aged in predominately new Allier & Vosges wood. Aromas of berry fruits with a dusty earthy nose. On the palate, berry flavors come forth with hints of tea & spice. Medium length, sticky tannins, ending with earthy character, to me it was good but lacked luster you get from a younger Pinot. Tasting Sample!

A partnership with Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat. In 1998, Barbara Barham & Richard Mendelsohn planted 5 acres of Pinot on Lala Panzi Ranch in the RRV. They had similar visions on Pinot’s and thus led to this partnership. Aged in predominately new Allier & Vosges wood. Aromas of berry fruits with a dusty earthy nose. On the palate, berry flavors come forth with hints of tea & spice. Medium length, sticky tannins, ending with earthy character, to me it was good but lacked luster you get from a younger Pinot. Tasting Sample!

Mar 12th, 2019
David L

12’ Love Jim Clendenen wines. Almost impossible to find a good Pinot Noir for $40 in Russian River Valley. For the money all of his wines are tough to beat. Except the overpriced Harbison wines that he produces. ( Russell Bevan makes Harbison Cabernets & Jim makes the others) IMO. Edit- Find a 2012 (at this price)that’s drinking this nice from the same area? This has many years left in the bottle!

12’ Love Jim Clendenen wines. Almost impossible to find a good Pinot Noir for $40 in Russian River Valley. For the money all of his wines are tough to beat. Except the overpriced Harbison wines that he produces. ( Russell Bevan makes Harbison Cabernets & Jim makes the others) IMO. Edit- Find a 2012 (at this price)that’s drinking this nice from the same area? This has many years left in the bottle!

Mar 19th, 2018
Tony

Well balanced with just a tiny bit of space at the finish. Balanced fruitiness.

Well balanced with just a tiny bit of space at the finish. Balanced fruitiness.

Jul 27th, 2018
Moin Rastegar,C.S.W

Classic Russian River Pinot!

Classic Russian River Pinot!

Feb 9th, 2018
Eric Sobel

Eric had this 4 years ago

Eric had this 4 years ago

Feb 15th, 2021
Emily Hansen

Emily had this 5 years ago

Emily had this 5 years ago

Dec 9th, 2019
Mark George

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Mark had this 5 years ago

Jul 16th, 2019
Lauren F

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Lauren had this 5 years ago

Jun 20th, 2019
Eric Sobel

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Eric had this 5 years ago

Jun 12th, 2019