United States
California
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins United States > California > North Coast
Appellation Russian River Valley
Varietal Pinot Noir
Cepage 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking 100% Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley is mellowed in used American and French oak.
Aging 6 months in used French & American oak barrels
Alcohol Content 13.7 %
Serendipity Markets California, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes This intriguing Pinot Noir opens with aromas of cherries, orange peel, violets, and fig leaf. The spicy mouth is densely layered with flavors of dried Turkish apricots and vanilla bean, and the finish lingers long with flavors of rich caramel and cloves.
Overall Intriguing & Spicy
Mouthfeel Dense & Layered
Aromas Cherries, orange peel, violets, fig leaf, Turkish apricots, vanilla bean, caramel & cloves
Selling Point Beautiful showcase of Russian River Valley Pinot
Pairings Poultry, beef, fish, lamb & pork; creamy sauces & spicy food
The Story
Pinot Noir aficionados agree that the best California Pinot Noir comes from the Russian River Valley where early morning fog, warm days, an afternoon breeze from the sea and cool nights combine to make for some very happy Pinot Noir grapes. The higher alcohol content speaks to the warmer microclimate of the vineyards.
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Brand Story
WHEREAS: The Ministry of the Vinterior is now supplying per annum wine rations to the general population.
The Ministry pledges to work tirelessly on behalf of its loyal subjects, scrutinizing wine regions and vineyards the world over, selecting only those which meet the Ministry's rigorous demands for quality, value and regional authenticity. As well as, and of course, an allegiance to the Party of the Vinterior in that vintage year.
HENCEFORTH, Ministry subjects are assured of complete satisfaction with superior quality wine rations which may come from as close to home as Sonoma but as far reaching as Mendoza, Bordeaux or beyond.
Brand Story
WHEREAS: The Ministry of the Vinterior is now supplying per annum wine rations to the general population.
The Ministry pledges to work tirelessly on behalf of its loyal subjects, scrutinizing wine regions and vineyards the world over, selecting only those which meet the Ministry's rigorous demands for quality, value and regional authenticity. As well as, and of course, an allegiance to the Party of the Vinterior in that vintage year.
HENCEFORTH, Ministry subjects are assured of complete satisfaction with superior quality wine rations which may come from as close to home as Sonoma but as far reaching as Mendoza, Bordeaux or beyond.
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