Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Natalie MacLean 90/100 (2020); Delectable community ratings ~8. 6/10; Frei Brothers website lists high scores for recent vintages (e. g. , 93 pts for 2019)

Tasting Note
Bright red and black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry, with lavender, savory herbs, vanilla spice and subtle cedar; silky texture, fine tannins and lively acidity.

Food Pairing
Grilled salmon, roasted pork chops, duck breast, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, Peking duck, Korean BBQ pork, char siu pork belly.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, cool-climate fermentation with cold soak; fermented in open-top/stainless vessels; aged ~10–12 months in French, Hungarian and American oak.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers, established 1890 in Sonoma County; now part of the Gallo portfolio, producing approachable Russian River wines from contracted and local vineyards focused on sustainable viticulture.