Red

Pommard Pinot Noir

Riverbench

Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Maria Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

mushrooms · barbecue · roast duck · roast pork

Rated vintages

  • 201392 pts

    Cherry granita, black slate, rose petals and a tinge of sagey herbs combine on this single-clone study by winemaker Clarissa Nagy. The flavors are high toned, tight and quite elegant, with shaved tobacco, black pepper, and clingy acidity, before unleashing an energetic wave of e…

  • 201192 pts

    This is one of the best Pinots Riverbench has produced. It's a delight to drink, with a silky, gentle texture and crisp acidity to get your mouth watering. For all the lightness of mouthfeel, the flavors are serious, suggesting raspberries and cherries with earthy notes of mushr…