2022 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard Russian River Valley
94 points ~ Jeb Dunnuck
“…highly expressive, with notes of sandalwood, black cherry, loads of spice, and incense…it retains its lovely balance. It’s a unique and fascinating wine to drink…”
Tasting Notes
Layers of dark, captivating aromatics fill the glass with the essence of ripe cherry woven with traces of boggy earth, cola, black tea and baked brown spices. The bright entry, lifted by supple acidity,expresses rich flavors of Chelan cherry, mulberry and pomegranate arils mingled with toasted oak and hints of sage incense and sandalwood. A savory creaminess appears on the palate as the wine lingers in the long toasty finish.
Production Notes
531 cases produced
Cooperage Notes
10 months in French oak 25% in new French oak barrels - François Frères, 75% 1 - 3 year-old French oak barrels