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Opens with an aromatic bounty of spiced cherry, cranberry, and strawberry leading into layers of forest floor, mushrooms, and a kiss of flintiness. The wine coats the palate perfectly, with a continuation of the red fruits harmonizing with dried herbs and fresh tobacco leaf over a balanced acidity and small grippy tannins. The finish is dry yet juicy, carrying cranberries wrapped in vanilla. A super pretty wine – excellent for grilled veggies, poultry, and quite possibly bacon's new best friend.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13%
- Cases Produced
- 2000
- Drink/hold
- 2025
- Release Email
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Firmly established as the most reputable Pinot region in California, the Russian River Valley AVA covers roughly a sixth of the total vineyard acreage in Sonoma County, and its wineries have gone on to receive countless awards and international notoriety. Anchored by rare sandy loam “Goldridge” soils formed by an ancient sandstone seabed, the RRV is also home to a cool coastal climate. The result? Perfect growing conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
Lot 673 comes to us from the Laguna Ridge, right in the heart of it all. Produced from 20-year-old estate vines planted to Goldridge soils with a state-of-the-art underground drainage system, the wine is made tip to tail by a team with 60+ years of combined experience and a long tenure in the 90-points club. A beautiful expression of what this region is all about.
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TC
Verified Purchase
1/16/2020
Good value
Great wine but the Oregon is better.
David
Verified Purchase
1/13/2020
Ususally Better from RRV
I've yet to have a "bad" wine from CH (except for one bottle I left in the sun by accident), but this was a bit dry and... dark? for me. I don't know how to capture it, but I'll look elsewhere for the next one. Not my favorite deal at $18.
James
Verified Purchase
1/11/2020
nice but !
Nice wine . enjoyed it very much it was easy to drink but a little light for our tastes
John
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1/8/2020
Easy to drink
Tasty. Goes well with beef and pork. Nice finish.
Ken
Verified Purchase
1/6/2020
May be to light
Not one of my favorite Pinot's , maybe I need to stick to Oregon; but still a good value.
Cynthia
Verified Purchase
1/3/2020
enjoyed
I enjoyed this pinot. It is light and easy to drink. It goes well with pork and chicken dishes.
Donald
Verified Purchase
12/28/2019
Disappointing
I’ve been a CH member for several years and have experienced only a very few disappointments but this # 673 Sonoma Pino is just plain bad. 6 bottles at Thanksgiving dinner didn’t win any praise with mostly “very weak “ “bitter finish” comments.
David
Verified Purchase
12/25/2019
"Taste Like Grapes"
Educating my son on great wine can be difficult, especially when he starts off with "taste like grapes". This wine is not like a rich cab, but it is very drinkable, pairing well with a nice seasoned pork roast. I found it to have lots of small berry fruit taste, strawberries and maybe some blueberries.
Eric
Verified Purchase
12/23/2019
The 696 Oregon Pinot was better
I’m a big fan of Russian River Valley Pinot but this was a bit disappointing. Light in color, thin, flavors of strawberry, red cherry and raspberry, I almost thought I was drinking an Oregon Pinot. Would not order again.
John
Verified Purchase
12/19/2019
Perfect with fish, pork, & Frittata...
Lots of light fruit. It's a perfect brunch wine that you can drink way into the afternoon. Vin de soif.