Red

Arista Longbow Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Arista

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Russian River Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pato · salmão · cogumelos · risoto · queijos macios

Rated vintages

  • 201394 pts

    Longbow is a blend of several vineyard sites otherwise vineyard-designated by the producer, a chance to showcase winemaker Matt Courtney's way with fruit. In his first vintage at Arista, he excels in crafting a wine exuberant in high-toned black cherry and structured, silky tann…

  • 201082 pts

    Green, unripe vegetal notes se compromise this Pinot Noir. It's dry, crisp and elegantly structured, but the mint and broccoli notes diminish the cherry-berry fruit.

  • 200992 pts

    A lovely, silky Pinot Noir, so fresh and vibrant in cherry, cola, pomegranate and spice flavors. Feels light and delicate in the mouth, with lots of charm, yet shows a depth that makes it complex and interesting. Now–2014.

  • 200593 pts

    Here's a young, hedonistic Pinot that captures the essence of RRV from a perfect vintage. Although it's ripely forward in cherry, pomegranate, Dr. Pepper, red licorice and cinnamon spice flavors, it shows a structural sophistication that elevates the score. Beautiful now, and sh…