Senses Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Senses
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 93 points; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 points

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry core with baking spice, mulberry and forest-floor notes. Silky, fine tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a medium–full, layered palate with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin; Asian pairings: miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, soy-ginger duck bao, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Fully destemmed fermentation; aged ~10 months in French oak (mostly neutral, small % new); minimal fining/filtration; typical RRV Pinot winemaking to preserve fruit and acidity.

Vineyard Info
Boutique Occidental-based project led by winemaker Thomas Rivers-Brown with partners Max Thieriot, Chris Strieter and Myles Lawrence-Briggs; sources premium Russian River vineyards for appellation blend.