Ruxton Sands

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Croix Estate Ruxton Sands is a Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, boasting a delicate rose hue. This wine offers a light body with a subtle acidity that perfectly complements its moderate fruit intensity. The tannins are notable but not overpowering, providing a structured backbone to the wine. The overall profile is dry, making it an elegant and refreshing selection for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Roasted Chicken, Roasted Herbed Chicken

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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