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Reserve

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Castle Rock Reserve Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley is a captivating red wine that exudes elegance and finesse. This full-bodied wine reveals a beautiful interplay of vibrant acidity and soft, subtle tannins, making for a refined and well-balanced sipping experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, with lush notes of ripe cherry, cranberry, and raspberry that dance harmoniously with hints of forest floor and delicate spice. The Russian River Valley, known for its cool, foggy climate and fertile soil, provides the perfect terroir for this Pinot Noir, resulting in a wine that is both expressive and complex. Enjoy it with a variety of food-friendly pairings, such as roasted duck, grilled salmon, or a savory mushroom risotto, to fully appreciate its nuanced flavors.

Tasting notes:


Raspberry

Raspberry

Cherry

Cherry

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

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Roasted Mushrooms, Mushroom Stew

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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