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Special Release Phantom Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Phantom Special Release Phantom Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a captivating red wine from the renowned Russian River Valley region, celebrated for its exceptional climate and terroir that yield high-quality Pinot Noir. This 2021 vintage exudes a medium body, offering a luscious mouthfeel that perfectly balances its bright acidity. The wine showcases a prominent fruit intensity, revealing enticing notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of spice that dance harmoniously on the palate. With well-integrated tannins that provide a gentle structure, this wine remains smooth and approachable, making it an ideal companion for a range of culinary experiences or simply to savor on its own. Its delightful dryness adds to the overall elegance, making this Pinot Noir a true reflection of the Russian River Valley’s vinous prowess.

Tasting notes:


Cherry, Raspberry, Baking Spice

Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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
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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