Russian River Valley Archives

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After my one night stand with Gary Farrell’s Pinot Noir from McDonald Mountain Vineyard, I was ready to settle down by the time I got to Martaella Vineyard. And it is a more settled type of wine, with more body and gravitas. This is pinot noir with many of the Read More

2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, McDonald Mountain Vineyard

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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Drink up, and move on. Have you ever fallen in love with someone’s beauty and vitality, enjoyed them to the hilt all evening – only to find the attraction had dissipated by morning? That’s the experience I had with this Pinot Noir by Gary Farrell Winery, wonderful as an aperitif; Read More

To Drink before Dinner: 2017 Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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When I opened this wine before dinner I found it way too easy to drink. There’s an appealing lively acidity that makes you keep wanting another sip, and another. Then I remembered I had opened the bottle to review the wine, so here’s a description of what’s in the bottle: Read More

Quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay: 2018 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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How often do you open a wine and get just what you’re hoping for? For me, this was one of those times when I got what I had hoped for in a Sonoma chardonnay: a wine that has some fruitiness and plenty of minerality, along with a backbone of structure. Read More

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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If you are like me, secretly crossing your fingers and hoping for a taste of Burgundy when you sip California pinot noirs, you will be rewarded here. Sip lightly for the first few minutes until the wine opens up in the glass and more red berry aromas blossom on the Read More

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The palate is tart and fresh, with cranberry, rhubarb, and wild strawberry. Some forest floor and dry herbs add layers. It is racy and fruity, and just a bit rough around the edges. Drink with wild boar sausage. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Noir WHEN: 2016 Read More

Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Opulent and voluptuous, fine red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, with a black fruit background, make a gorgeous palate. Asian spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the tiniest pinch of white pepper give marvelous complexity and depth. Drink with crown roast of lamb. Highly Recommended. 95 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Noir Read More

Dutton Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Strawberries, hints of cherries, and roses waft up from the glass. Raspberries take the lead on the palate, followed by strawberries, then cherries. Asian spice and a hint of cinnamon add depth and complexity. Elegant and silky, it would pair beautifully with roast pork. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Read More

2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Martaella Vineyard

2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, McDonald Mountain Vineyard

To Drink before Dinner: 2017 Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Quintessential Sonoma Chardonnay: 2018 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dutton Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

2018 Ghost of a Chance Wines “Gangster of Love” Red, Sierra Foothills

2020 One Flock Sauvignon Blanc

2020 One Flock Red Wine, California

Bellenda San Fermo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore, Brut

2021 David Frost Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa