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Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Wine Details
Price: $30.00 per bottle

Description: Rich ruby red in color, this Russian River Valley Pinot Noir offers classic aromas of ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit with back notes of strawberry, floral and spice. The sensual fruit flavors continue on the palate with hints of earth, smoke and cedar under tones. The round, silky mouthfeel of this wine offers a touch of clove spice while on its way to a seductively long finish that is complimented by lightly firm tannins.

Varietal Definition
Pinot Noir:
The name is derived from the French words for ‘pine’ and ‘black’ alluding to the varietals' tightly clustered dark purple pine cone shaped bunches of fruit. Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler regions, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. It is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, but is a difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine. By volume most Pinot Noir in America is grown in California with Oregon coming in second. Other regions are Washington State and New York.During 2004 and the beginning of 2005, Pinot Noir became considerably more popular amongst consumers in the United States, possibly because of the movie Sideways. Being lighter in style, it has benefited from a trend toward more restrained, less alcoholic wines. It is the delicate, subtle, complex and elegant nature of this wine that encourages growers and winemakers to cultivate this difficult grape. Robert Parker has described Pinot Noir: "When it's great, Pinot Noir produces the most complex, hedonistic, and remarkably thrilling red wine in the world."


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