| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.8% |
| Price | $26.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2019-03-18 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Host/Hostess Gifting, White Wine Lovers Craving Red
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Balletto Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016 Review
With a slight tannic edge this wine is a solid, affordable, Pinot Noirwith unctuous notes of cherry cola and mushroom, balanced by tangy cranberry and semi sweet rhubarb. On the palate before you get to the aromas there is a slim bitter note from the tannin that hangs out but does not take away from the added notes of forest floor (wet leaves), clove and toasted coconut with a cinnamon bent. This is one hell of a go-to and will please any crowd.
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