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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Estate Vineyards 2008
Winemaker's Notes:
In 2008, we crafted our Reserve pinot noir in our “Winery Within the Winery.” Techniques, such as cluster pre-sorting, berry sorting, cold soaking, and a free-run only protocol are accomplished in a truly state of the art facility, with small tanks and equipment sized for the most discriminating vineyard selection process.
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Editorial Reviews for Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Estate Vineyards
This is rather boldly perfumed with rather fine aromas of burnished cherry fruit, beetroot, a little inkiness, and assertive sapwood and herb notes. There’s a touch of coriander and some nice vanilla bean tones as well, with a hint of orange blossom. A bit round and sweet on entry before the acidity sweeps in, allowing the black raspberry and currant fruit to take center stage. The fruit is bold but fresh with admirable complexity and a rich, yet soft feel. The finish shows a bit of sweetness as well, but is fairly long with dark fruit and aromatic spice notes. 90pts
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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (www.cgcw.com) in the October 2010 issue. This deep and very rich wine starts out with a wealth of plummy fruit and sweet oak in the nose, and, while it follows with lots of fruity substance and depth, it is a bit brooding and backward and far less frontal than expected. It is a big, solid Pinot that will do well with age, and it deserves to be set aside for a minimum of three or four years.Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine aging recommendation: Cellar for future drinking. Wine will improve with bottle aging.
"Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (www.cgcw.com) in the October 2010 issue. This deep and very rich wine starts out with a wealth of plummy fruit and sweet oak in the nose
Rodney Strong Vineyards has been producing quality wines from Sonoma fruit for 50 years. And because of their long experience they’re able to source the finest grapes for this Reserve Pinot Noir. All the fruit comes from first tier growers in the Russian River Valley. Lots are vinified separately by the winemaking team headed by Rick Sayre with David Ramey, Consulting Enologist. Aging is in 100% French oak for 10 months, then the wines are selected for complexity, concentration, and style for the final blend. Soft and rich, with layers of red cherry, raspberry, cola, caramel, and a hint of Asian spice, this is an impressive, deeply colored and full-bodied wine.
Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008 Russian River and all other wine from Rodney Strong Vineyards are readily available to ship at discount prices. We carry many premium wine from across the world.
The Russian River Valley is well established as one of the premier pinot noir growing regions in the world, and we have been growing and making pinot noir here for over forty years. Our Reserve is the
Rodney Strong Vineyards has been producing quality wines from Sonoma fruit for 50 years. And because of their long experience they’re able to source the finest grapes for this Reserve Pinot Noir. All the fruit comes from first tier growers in the Russian River Valley. Lots are vinified separately by the winemaking team headed by Rick Sayre with David Ramey, Consulting Enologist. Aging is in 100% French oak for 10 months, then the wines are selected for complexity, concentration, and style for the final blend. Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored it 91 points saying "Made in an immediately appealing style, this Pinot is soft and lush and vast in fruit and oak richness. It floods the palate with cherry and raspberry pie filling, vanilla, cinnamon and sandalwood flavors, and the texture is silky and elegant."
Rodney Strong Vineyards has been producing quality wines from Sonoma fruit for 50 years. And because of their long experience they’re able to source the finest grapes for their wines like this Reserve Pinot Noir. All the fruit comes from first tier growers in the Russian River Valley. It’s a very limited production of only 2,600 six-bottle cases.
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Tasting Notes:
Soft and rich, with layers of red cherry, raspberry, cola, caramel, and a hint of Asian spice, this impressive, deeply colored and full-bodied wine is aged in 100% French oak, which adds an elegant toasty vanilla character. Enjoy this voluptuous pinot noir now and over the next 3 to 5 years.
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