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Reserve

2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Rodney Strong Reserve 2006 Pinot Noir is a captivating representation of the Russian River Valley, showcasing the essence of this celebrated region. This red wine offers a medium body, striking a delightful balance that makes it both approachable and complex. The acidity is bright and refreshing, elevating the overall experience and enhancing its food-friendly nature. With notable fruit intensity, this Pinot Noir reveals alluring aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle earthiness that intertwine perfectly. The tannins are well-structured yet smooth, providing a graceful backdrop that rounds out the palate. This exquisite wine is dry, ensuring a clean finish that leaves one longing for another sip.

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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