Red

Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

pork · poultry · grilled meats · soft cheeses

201590 pts

Dark cherry, vanilla and a quiet streak of smoke permeate the personality of this well-made light-bodied wine that's soft and supple on the palate. Raspberry and cherry flavors further define its bright fruit-forwardness and sense of freshness, with a touch of grip on the finish.
201492 pts

This is a juicy, mid-weight and lengthy version of the variety, elegantly crafted with highlights of cherry and cranberry as well as integrated layers of earthy forest floor. Lengthy, it drinks well on its own but will star with the right food, especially pork.
201390 pts

Brightly jammy in strawberry and cherry, this wine is relatively big in style, firm and tannic, with alluring aromas of rose petal. It needs time to open, but will reward those with patience, maintaining freshness on the palate via its balanced acidity, with a tartness on the fi…
201291 pts

Longboard shies away from overt fruit in favor of earthier tobacco flavors in this dry, complex and tannic young Pinot Noir. That doesn't mean you won't find plenty of raspberries and cherries. The wine is dry, delicately structured and frankly delicious, making it Longboard's b…
200688 pts

One-third new French oak adds a roasted, smoky vanilla overlay to the rich fruit. The underlying wine brims with ornate flavors of cherries, raspberries and blackberries that have been baked into a pie. A sleek finish of anise and cola adds interest. Drink now through 2009.