Pico & Vine Pinot Noir 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Critic Reviews (3)
This is a surprisingly pale and light pinot for California ( a good thing). It has classic pinot cherry-cran fruit,...
An earthy, rich and inviting pinot noir with a great deal of typicity and showing stripped down pinot noir character....
Intensely hickory-scented, with stewed/roasted berry fruit flavour, this is a solid mouthful of wine, generously...
Community Reviews (3)
Smooth, juicy, not overpowering, well-balanced & delicious
Description: Light ruby to garnet in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features pine, cherry, cranberry, plum, pumpkin spice, damp moss and light wood smoke. Medium body with light tannins, good acidity, a very long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Use the balloon style glassware and lightly chill.
Drink now or in the next 5-7 years on its own or pair it with Smoked Venison Roast.
Tasted: 12 February 2016
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
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November 2021