Wine Details
Red Wine, Vintage 2009
Appellation/Region
Russian River Valley - California, United States
Winemaker
Rick Sayre
VinTank Wine ID
840-0025-005566-01-1998-0-0001 (permalink, short)
Composition
96%
Pinot Noir
4%
Syrah
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Treatments
100%
French Oak:
6 Mo. Readings
Alcohol: 14.5% |
Organic/Biodynamic/Sustainability
Unspecified
SKUs/Formats
Bottle 750mL (750mL)
Closure: Cork
Bottle Date:5/20/10
12 Units Per Case
VinTank Product ID: 840-0025-005566-01-1998-0-0001-03-5
GTIN/UPC/EAN: 00087512075313
+Unit/Case Dimension Details
Suggested Retail Price: US $20.00
Accolades
2011 Beverage Testing Institute World WIne Championships - Silver Medal - 86 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Wine Competition - Bronze
2011 Sommelier Challenge - Gold
2011 Ultimate Wine Challenge - 94 pts
World Value Wine Challenge - Gold
Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts
Review 2/1/11:
Made in a leaner, drier, lighter style than most Russian River Pinots, but the elegance and complexity are very attractive. Shows a white pepper and herbal note to the sour cherry candy fruit, and is balanced with perfect acidity. A beautiful wine to accompany, not overwhelm, fine foods.
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Wine Notes
Description
Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in small French oak barrels, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this pinot noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 4 years.
Vineyard Notes
For the third year in a row, the 2009 vintage started off with a dry spring, which typically produces smaller clusters, smaller berries, and less canopy overall. Spring was mild enough to ward off frost this year, and vines affected from the previous year seemed to rebound. The main growing season was cool to warm and without incident. Picking commenced at the beginning of September, and all of our pinot noir was harvested by September 23rd.
Tasting Notes
Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in small French oak barrels, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this pinot noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 4 years.
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