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Sonoma-Cutrer 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, California

2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Sonoma-Cutrer's 2017 Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley in California offers a charming balance of characteristics. The wine has a light body that harmonizes perfectly with a moderate acidity level, enhancing the overall freshness. The fruit intensity is moderate, giving the wine a delightful, approachable profile. The gentle tannins add a touch of structure without overpowering, making it an easy-drinking and versatile choice for various occasions.

Tasting notes:

As a Russian River Pinot Noir, the wine expresses aromas and flavors of lush red and blackberry fruit. Swirl scents of vanilla, baking spice, licorice, dark chocolate, and black tea with just a hint of earth. On the palate, you will find the wine to be elegantly structured with fine grain tannins that add to its intensity. Sumptuous black cherry flavors mingle with the balanced acidity to make this deliciously enjoyable Pinot Noir.

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

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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