Red
Manzana Vineyard Pinot Noir
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, Sonoma, California
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
Roast duck · Grilled mushrooms · Smoked salmon · White meats · Brie cheese
Rated vintages
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201493 pts
Farmed by the Dutton family, this vineyard offers a generosity of fruit and depth, the nose perfumed in rose and lavender. Grippy texture lies atop a robust density and luxurious mouthfeel, the rich roundness never overwhelmed but instead kept fresh in bright acidity.
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201394 pts
Made by Kirk Venge from a Dutton Ranch vineyard site, this wine immediately offers a lot to like, from its earthy sassafras and compelling layers of crisp raspberry and cherry, to its soft layers of oaky density accented in rose. Requiring more time to open, with an ideal cellar…