Red

Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir

Venge

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
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast duck · pork loin · grilled mushrooms · Brie cheese · salmon

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    From the famous vineyard site along Westside Road, equally known for its Chardonnay, this big, bold red is not for the faint of heart. It delivers a powerful punch of voluptuously jammy blueberry around soft, earthy wisps of forest and black tea.

  • 201290 pts

    Pretty with aromatics of rose petals, this layered, complex wine offers restrained power and demure fruit. In taste, it's a mix of black cherries and that cola-like allspice that is prevalent in many Russian River Valley sites. The mouthfeel is round and soft, with just the righ…

  • 201191 pts

    Soft, gently sweet, and enormously attractive, a rich, opulent Pinot Noir for drinking now. Cabernet specialist Venge brings their touch to this vineyard, located in one of the warmest parts of the valley. It's a flashy wine, forward in raspberries, cherries, red licorice and sw…