Picket Fence
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Light ruby in color with light intensity and a pink rim.
Sweet nose of cherries, strawberries, earth, spices, black pepper, red candy, light vegetables, vanilla, wood and light barnyard.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, strawberries, bell pepper, vegetables, herbs, light vanilla, oak, peppercorn and spices.
Medium finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This is an average Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Simple and balanced, but not complex, with a light mouthfeel. This was probably better a year or two ago.
Enjoyable with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
Light ruby in color with light intensity and a pink rim.
Sweet nose of cherries, strawberries, earth, spices, black pepper, red candy, light vegetables, vanilla, wood and light barnyard.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, strawberries, bell pepper, vegetables, herbs, light vanilla, oak, peppercorn and spices.
Medium finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This is an average Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Simple and balanced, but not complex, with a light mouthfeel. This was probably better a year or two ago.
Enjoyable with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
A gift. Didn’t have high hopes but was pleasantly surprised. This isn’t one you want to serve to impress, but would be great choice if need a Pinot for a party or if paired with pizza, burgers, maybe Chinese food, etc. It’s on the sweeter side, showing candied cherries with tobacco and smoke. Decent for the price point.
A gift. Didn’t have high hopes but was pleasantly surprised. This isn’t one you want to serve to impress, but would be great choice if need a Pinot for a party or if paired with pizza, burgers, maybe Chinese food, etc. It’s on the sweeter side, showing candied cherries with tobacco and smoke. Decent for the price point.
Dec 29th, 2018
Was drinking this along leftover Thanksgiving ham and it was rather reminiscent of it, with lots of smoky notes, as well cranberry sauce, raspberries and baking spice.
Was drinking this along leftover Thanksgiving ham and it was rather reminiscent of it, with lots of smoky notes, as well cranberry sauce, raspberries and baking spice.
Nov 29th, 2018
Love it smooth with cherry and though it says spice it’s palatable and smooth
Love it smooth with cherry and though it says spice it’s palatable and smooth
Oct 13th, 2018
Smooth all the way through, middle of the road not overly fruity or bitter. Not dry either
Smooth all the way through, middle of the road not overly fruity or bitter. Not dry either
Jan 15th, 2018
Jammy with mild tannins. Needs to breath some before enjoying.
Jammy with mild tannins. Needs to breath some before enjoying.
Dec 20th, 2017Bright, red fruit. Jammy and tangy, subtle spice. Smooth long finish.
Bright, red fruit. Jammy and tangy, subtle spice. Smooth long finish.
Jul 15th, 2017The wine you drink when you accept an offer on your first home sale! Nice balance of tannin, acidity, and fruit. A wine I would want to drink again.
The wine you drink when you accept an offer on your first home sale! Nice balance of tannin, acidity, and fruit. A wine I would want to drink again.
Jun 5th, 2017