Reviews
Lot 729 | 2018 Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir
Gold Medal & 92pts, 2020 Sommelier Challenge; Gold Medal, 2020 SF Int'l Wine Competition; One of the best deals on Russian River Pinot you'll find just about anywhere.
$16.00
(202 Reviews)
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
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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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Kevin
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4/14/2021
Light and Soft
This is a tasty wine that is fairly basic in composition and offers near term enjoyment.
Steven
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4/10/2021
Great bottle!
This Pinot Noir is light in body and full in flavor. It benefits from a good decant ahead of time. Give it a swirl, let it breathe. Your patience will be rewarded.
Paula
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4/9/2021
Best Pinot
This is my "go to" Pinot. I enjoy sipping this wine almost anytime. It is the wine that I grab when invited to friends.
Ellen
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4/6/2021
Favorite Pinot Noir so far
This has been my favorite Pinot Noir I've tried to date. I guess I'm partial to the Russian River Valley wines as I've liked all thus far.
Lindsay
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4/1/2021
my new fav CH pinot
Will definitely be ordering this one again!
David
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3/31/2021
Didn't disappoint
We are fans of pinots from the Russian River Valley and this wine is what we expected and hoped for. Pairs easily with red meat.
Timothy
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3/30/2021
Fruity and easy drinking, a Go To when we want an every day drinker and feel like a pinot.
My favorite so for CHW pinot, fruity, somewhat light, great flavor. I'm sometimes afraid of buying a pinot for under $20 as they generally aren't what I am looking for. Now this pinot is one of our everyday drinkers. Price and taste is why
Mike
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3/25/2021
Nice and Soft
A nice light Pinot that goes with everything. Our "Go-To" Pinot
Sandie
3/22/2021
Great every day wine!
We loved this pinot. It's great for an everyday wine - seems to go with everything. We are definitely red wine people and this one is delicious. Definitely recommend. It's light, which I like, but full of flavor.
PK
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3/19/2021
Light and Young
Think this will get better with time, is a bit young therefore pretty light and not quite round. Hoping the fruit will present better with time. Flavor is great now but potential is incredible. Was great with pizza!