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Wine Details
Such a pretty nose: delineated ripe strawberries, cinnamon, cherry, and fresh potting soil haloed by garden sage. On entry it still shows a bit of youth, but excellent cherry-like acidity is already in play with tar and mushrooms amidst small, velvety tannins. The finish is quite terroir-focused, interwoven with additional savory notes. Eager to please at the dinner table now, but it will also reward those who have the patience to wait.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.1%
- Cases Produced
- 1500
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2027
- Release Email
Cam Confidential
Cam Confidential
The Russian River AVA has been the darling of critics for what feels like forever, and its estates boast a never-ending list of top ratings and gold medals galore. Anchored by rare sandy loam “Goldridge” soils formed by an ancient sandstone seabed, the region’s vineyards are bathed in a cool coastal climate perfect for growing Pinot. Lot 729 is a gem that was produced by terrific winemaking talent, and the “bang for your buck” factor here is abundant in spades.
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paul
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8/10/2020
A real hit!
Took this to a small dinner party. It was a hit.
Sarah
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8/10/2020
Good value
Had guests over for steak. Went through 3 bottles , it was a hit. Will order more.
Ashley
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8/8/2020
Too Young
The balance could potentially be there, but the juice is too young in this one. Perhaps if it lays down for another year things will improve.
Steve
Verified Purchase
8/6/2020
It's a keeper!
Really like this Pinot. Like Goldilocks; just right.
ANDY
Verified Purchase
8/6/2020
A Little Light
A little on the light side. I'm often a cab person and my wife is almost always a white wine person, but we both enjoyed this one. We ordered more. A good value.
Josette
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8/6/2020
Great with pasta
This is great right out of the bottle. I had it with Sunday dinner and it was lovely. Great for the price as well. I will definitely order more.
Donald
Verified Purchase
8/6/2020
Not as robust as the California Pinot
I prefer a more robust Pinot like Merry Edwards, Papaprieto Perry, etc. I plan on letting this one sit in the bottle for awhile.
John
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8/5/2020
a tad disappointing
As a new and very enthusiastic member of this wine club, I was surprised at the watery thin look of this Pinot. The bland bouquet confirmed my concerns. But all was saved by the other half of the case which had a simply wonderful Grüner Veltliner white which was unknown to us, so all is forgiven!
Sharon
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8/4/2020
Great Pinot
We are Cabernet drinker but we thought we would try the Pinot and what great favors you can taste cinnamon and cherry. Very nice Pinot, would buy it again
KEITH
Verified Purchase
7/31/2020
good Pinot
Decent viscosity. Lot 729 has a darker pale ruby. Nose of cherry, cinnamon, cloves and dried leaves. taste has plenty of acidity with minimal tannins. Almost a medium finish. For $16 this is a decent value. I like red wines and I like salmon so I am looking forward to pairing Lot 729 with a grilled Sockeye (yum!)