Founders Reserve

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Sonoma-Cutrer Founders Reserve is a luscious red Pinot Noir hailing from the esteemed Russian River Valley region. This wine showcases an exquisite balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness that epitomizes the elegance and complexity characteristic of Pinot Noir from this renowned area. Each sip reveals a harmonious blend of flavors that dance on the palate, making it a true delight for any wine enthusiast seeking a premium experience.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Vanilla

Plum

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Salmon, Roasted Salmon, Seared Salmon

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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