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Slusser Ranch Pinot Noir

2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Slusser Ranch Slusser Ranch Pinot Noir is a captivating expression of the Russian River Valley, showcasing the region's cool climate and ideal terroir for this varietal. This red wine presents a medium body with a refreshing brightness that highlights its vibrant acidity. It reveals an enchanting bouquet of red cherries and raspberries, accompanied by subtle earthiness and floral notes, creating a delightful fruit intensity that captivates the palate. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth mouthfeel that makes it approachable yet complex. This Pinot Noir is skillfully dry, allowing the wine's varietal characteristics to shine through, making it an excellent partner for a variety of culinary delights.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

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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