2023 Six Bottle Pack Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard Russian River Valley

6 Bottles of 2023 Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir

Double Gold - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

An enticing nose of plum preserves and muted cherry mingles with fragrant notes of violet and incense. The expressive, smooth entry showcases seamlessly integrated flavors of ripe cherry, mulberry and boysenberry laced with faint traces of loamy earth and forest floor. A touch of red licorice, vanilla and caramel mocha appear late, gently adding complexity as the flavors linger long. A quintessential example of a Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley’s Middle Reach.

Winemaker's Notes

The 2023 growing season for Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley was defined by unique weather patterns that created an exceptional vintage. Morning fog and coastal breezes kept the vines cool, resulting in slow ripening and extended hang time that pushed harvest dates much later than usual. Overall, 2023 is considered an outstanding year for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with wines showing elegance, aromatic complexity, freshness, and concentration that reflect the benefits of this extended, cool growing season.

Production Notes

693 cases produced

Cooperage Notes

10 months in French oak 35% in new French oak barrels - François Frères, 65% 1 - 3 year-old French oak barrels