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Russian River Valley

2023 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

2023 Pinot Noir

Grapes were hand-picked early each morning into small bins, then hand-sorted and gently destemmed. The wine underwent a four-day cold soak followed by eight to twelve days of fermentation, with hand punch-downs in small, open-top fermenters. After fermentation, it was gently basket pressed and racked into barrels, where it aged for 11 months before the final blend was assembled and bottled. The wiune was then aged for an additional six months in bottle before release.

The 2023 harvest for Sonoma-Cutrer, starting later than usual, and benefited from record winter rains that revitalized the soils and promoted healthy vine growth. Cooler spring and summer temperatures allowed for gradual grape development and extended ripening, ensuring optimal maturity. As October brought warm, dry weather, the grapes reached perfect ripeness. This combination of ample water, cool growing conditions, and a warm finish resulted in a 2023 vintage with exceptional balance, complexity, and depth of flavor.

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About this Wine

Russian River Valley

This vintage of our Pinot Noir expresses cranberry and wild strawberry aromas that mingle with savory spice, bramble, and black tea. The palate is bright and juicy, with fine tannins, fresh berries, forest floor, and herbal notes. Balanced acidity and spice lead to a refined, medium finish true to the Russian River Valley.

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Alcohol

14.2%

TA

6 gms/L

PH

3.5

RS

Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Fermentation

100% Tank Fermented

Pairs well with

Beef, Lamb, Mushrooms, Root Vegetable

Recipes to Pair with Russian River Valley

Risotto Verde
Sopa de Lima
Winter Squash Soup

Virtual Swirl

Virtual Swirl

Tasting wine begins well before the liquid ever touches your lips – it starts with a look, a swirl, and an intake of breath. The swirl serves to open your vintage and introduces oxygen which creates a bouquet of aromas and allows you to gauge viscosity and alcohol content. Our Russian River Valley’s swirl showcases its deep rosewood coloring indicative of a finely developed pinot noir and highlights aromas of cola and cassis with a touch of those classic red fruit flavors and a barrel spice.

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Appellation

Russian River Valley

The Russian River Valley is one of the pinnacle areas for Pinot Noirs, known for making rich and flavorful, world-class Pinot Noir.

Why is this? One of the many reasons is the fog. Every day the fog is drawn in from the Pacific Ocean and can decrease the air temperature by as much as 40 degrees. This creates a cooler growing temperature that high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes require and gives the wines a touch more natural acidity for balance and complexity. Try Sonoma-Cutrer’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that exemplifies the exceptional quality of fruit grown in the Russian River Valley.

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