Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
92 points — James Suckling (2022). Producer tasting notes and prior vintages have earned awards (e. g. , 93 pts James Suckling for V2019). Reviewed on Wine

Tasting Note
Fruit-forward and plush: black cherry, boysenberry, pomegranate and blueberry with lavender, savory herbs, vanilla and light mocha; fine tannins and balanced acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted salmon, roasted pork chops, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, duck breast. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, Peking duck, mushroom stir‑fry, char siu pork.

Production Method
Grapes destemmed but not crushed; two-day cold soak, primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation; aged ~10 months in French, Hungarian and American oak.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers (est. 1890) is a Sonoma producer now part of E. & J. Gallo; sources fruit from long-standing Russian River growers to produce its Reserve Pinot Noir.