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Special Reserve

2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Herzog Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 from the Russian River Valley captures the essence of this premier winegrowing region with elegance and sophistication. This delectable red wine showcases a beautiful, translucent ruby hue, and offers an enchanting bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle notes of earth and spice. On the palate, it strikes a harmonious balance with its refined structure, lively acidity, and silky tannins. The fruit intensity is both moderate and persistent, displaying flavors of ripe berries complemented by a hint of dried herbs and a whisper of oak. Its polished finish is long and graceful, making it an excellent match for food-friendly pairings such as roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, or even a charcuterie board. A testament to the exceptional terroir of the Russian River Valley, this handcrafted Pinot Noir is a fine example of the varietal's potential in this cool-climate region.

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:


Grilled Chicken, Roasted Salmon, Grilled 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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