Product Description
taste Multi-layered and a shade deeper and richer than the Sonoma County Pinot Noir, enticing aromas of black cherry, red berries and currant. With high acidity and beautifully integrated tannins, this beautiful red wine ends with a smooth with a long, satisfying finish. serve Pinot Noir is one of the most food-friendly wines around, and this Russian River Valley Pinot is no exception. Its food-friendly nature makes this wine a natural addition to Sunday brunch or serve up alongside Easter dinner favorites like honey-glazed ham and pistachio encrusted salmon. Also makes a great gift for the host or hostess! pair Poultry : Smoked turkey, roasted duck and other game birds Meats : Roast pork loin with cherries, grilled lamb chops, pan-seared veal Warmly spiced dishes : Cioppino, paella Seafood : Grilled salmon, swordfish with Pinot Noir reduction and other "steaky" fish about the appellation Russian River AVA If there was only one word you could use to describe the key influence on the regional growing conditions it would certainly be "fog." The vines soak up the afternoon sun, which brings the grapes along, gradually, toward maturity. They spend their mornings and evenings under a cool veil of coastal fog, which rolls in from the Pacific ocean, just a few miles away. The persistent daily fog keeps the natural acidity bright and extends the growing season, often by as much as 15 -20% over neighboring regions, giving the grapes the all-important hang-time they need to develop peak flavor maturity. The region has a global reputation as a source of excellent fruit quality for many varieties but, most notably, for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which are their most expressive when grown in cool-climate situations.
