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Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseridge Vineyards
Russian River Vineyards
United States - California - Russian River Valley

This Pinot Noir’s full, yet delicate quality makes it a highly sought-after wine. A multiple award winner. Horseridge Vineyards lies just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean on an east facing slope facing the Mayacamas Mountains. The cool night breeze preserves the acidity in the grapes while the warm summer day allows the vines to produce just the perfect amount of sugar in each cluster.
Four consecutive vintages of ultra-premium quality fruit has marked Horseridge Vineyards as a consistently excellent source of Pinot Noir grapes. Feminine in style, balanced, elegant, fruit forward, lush, soft, sleek, lasting finish, velvet, bright fruit, great acidity, blueberry, cranberry, tart berry not over ripe fruit. This Pinot will age beautifully over the next 8-10 years!

Specifications
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Age of vines
20 years old
Vinification
Fermentation started in open top fermenters then transferred to French oak barrels to finish secondary fermentation.
Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months (35% new).
Production
250 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2017 Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseridge Vineyards - 92 PTS - JS

2017 Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseridge Vineyards - 92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"I like the purity of fruit to this with sweet and dried berries on the center palate. It’s full-bodied and layered with fine tannins and a delicious, savory and fruity finish. Just a hint of toasted oak at the end. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling (November 2020), 92 pts

2016 Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseridge Vineyards - 93 PTS - WE

2016 Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseridge Vineyards - 93 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 93 pts"Earthy, spicy, layered and full bodied, this is a fleshy, robust and richly expressive wine, generous on the palate in black cherry and cola. A spicy finish of cinnamon and black pepper gives it a lasting impression. - VIRGINIE BOONE"
- Wine Enthusiast (January 2020), 93 pts

Producer Information: Russian River Vineyards

In 2008, fourth generation farmer and aspiring winemaker Giovanni Balistreri, under the tutelage of award-winning winemaker Anthony Austin, set out to reclaim the rich history and enormous un-tapped potential of ...
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