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Moonshine Ranch-Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Martinelli Moonshine Ranch Pinot Noir from the renowned Russian River Valley is a captivating red wine that beautifully exemplifies the region's unique terroir. With a luxurious medium-bodied profile, this vintage offers a delightful balance of high acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, highlighting vibrant cherry and raspberry notes intertwined with subtle hints of earthiness. The tannins are firmly structured yet elegantly integrated, lending a smooth texture to the wine. This charming Pinot Noir finishes dry, making it an impeccable choice for pairing with rich steak dishes at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse or enjoying on its own for a truly memorable experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Baking Spice, Forest Floor

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Forest Floor

Forest Floor

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Chicken

Region:


Russian River Valley
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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