Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (≈97%), Zinfandel (≈3%).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~3. 9/5 (crowd-sourced). James Suckling 93 pts (v2019 listed by Frei)

Tasting Note
Bright cherry, raspberry and strawberry with plum and pomegranate undertones; forest/tea-leaf, lavender and vanilla notes; soft tannins and a plush, fruit-forward mid-palate.

Food Pairing
Plank-grilled salmon, roasted pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, roast chicken; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, shiitake ramen or duck bao.

Production Method
Grapes destemmed (many whole berries retained), short cold soak, primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation, then ~10 months in mixed French/Hungarian/American oak. (Estimate based on Frei Bros. winemaking notes).

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers: Sonoma County producer founded by Andrew Frei (vineyards since 1890); family brand later acquired by E.& J. Gallo; focuses on Russian River fruit and sustainable practices.