Balletto Winery Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

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Tipo

Red

Uva

Pinot Noir

País

United States

Região

Russian River Valley · Sonoma

Denominação

Russian River Valley

Corpo

light

Acidez

medium

Tanino

low

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201588 pts

  Soft red fruit adorns this light-bodied take on the variety. From the heart of the appellation, it has moderate acidity and a flavor profile characterized by rose petal, orange and cherry.

• 201491 pts

  Winery Block is four acres situated around the producer's winemaking facility, a small band of sandy soil. The resulting wine is tart in cherry and pomegranate, with tight acidity and plenty of freshness on the palate. Highlights of citrus and cola spice interweave effortlessly…

• 201394 pts

  Dripping in earth, kir and fresh raspberry, this is a stellar wine from the heart of the appellation, estate-grown from a four-acre spot planted to a trio of clones. Spirited and refreshing, it dances in acidity and a floral back note that's compelling, wrapped in cinnamon and m…

• 201288 pts

  Light and ephemeral, Winery Block comes from one vineyard planted to three clones (Swan, Dijon 114 and Mt. Eden). The Swan predominates, prompting pretty floral aromas of rose and violet before a bright line of cherry-rhubarb kicks in and earthiness rounds out the middle and end.

• 201191 pts

  With moderate alcohol, this Pinot is silky and delicate in the mouth, with excellent acidity. Yet it's intense in sunshiney-ripe raspberries and cherries, as well as a hint of mushrooms that will become more pronounced with age. Defines the lighter style of California Pinot, in…

• 200992 pts

  Shows the ripe fruit of Balletto's Pinot Noirs, with bright, forward raspberries and cherries. But there's an appealing earthiness, something like wild mushrooms sautéed in olive oil. Oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast. Drink now–2015.