2017 Pinot Noir Pommard Clone Bucher Vineyard Russian River Valley
93 points ~ Blue Lifestyle
92 points ~ Wine.com
91 points ~ Jeb Dunnuck
“This classic California Pinot Noir has impressive cherry and blackberry fruits as well as lots of spice and conifer/bay leaf notes, medium-bodied richness, good acidity, and a balanced, charming, undeniably delicious style.”
91 points ~ Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wines
90 points ~ Wine Enthusiast
90 points & "Very Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine
Selected as one of Sonoma’s Top 100 Wines of 2019 ~ Sonoma Magazine
“Voluptuous and mouth-filling, this bold wine will win over a legion of fans for its bright, juicy red fruit and rewarding texture. Beyond its instant approachability, it’s a serious wine with the tannic and acid structure to age beautifully for another five years or more.”
Tasting Notes
The nose fills with spicy and savory aromatics—sassafras, brown baking spices, and hints of earth and forest floor—fused with cherry and cranberry. The rich, full entry reveals a concentrated core of dark cherry, black raspberry, pomegranate, Indian tea, and pipe tobacco. As the complex, layered flavors linger on the palate, they showcase the intensity and beauty of this Pinot.
Production Notes
140 cases produced