| Rating | 82 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.3% |
| Price | $40.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2019-03-29 |
Perfect For
Boozy Beach Trips, Cold Weather Hibernation, Host/Hostess Gifting
Drink If You Like
Malbec, Merlot , Pinot Noir
J Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2016 Review
There are two types of Pinot noir, those below 14% alcohol and those over 14% alcohol. In the “above” category this grape eschews subtlety for prominent heat and then everything else. If your palate is in the “above” category this wine is your jam, with notes of vanilla and cherry cola under a stratosphere of warmth. The intense influence of the oak does not go so far as to add too much tannin, smoothing the wine out, but the sharp finish will remind you how boozy this wine is.
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