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Founders Reserve

2003 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Sonoma-Cutrer Founders Reserve Pinot Noir from the 2003 vintage showcases the elegance and complexity that the Russian River Valley is known for. This full-bodied wine presents a captivating deep ruby color, inviting you into its rich character. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of high acidity and firm tannins, creating a lingering mouthfeel that enhances its depth. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious flavors of blackberry and cherry underscored by subtle earthy notes and hints of spice. As it opens up, you may also detect traces of vanilla and oak, which beautifully complement the wine’s fruit-forward nature. This dry wine is a superb choice for an array of culinary pairings, making it a perfect companion for both casual and formal dining experiences.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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