Valdez Family Winery

Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.24 ratings

9.32 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

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

A BIG and BOLD wine!!

In its own right a beautiful Red Wine (92+ pts) but as a representation of Pinot Noir I was disappointed.
This is thick, full throttle and tasted more like a Syrah-based Meritage to me....

Nov 20th, 2016