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The Patriarch is The Calling's flagship Pinot Noir and truly the patriarch of ... The Patriarch is The Calling's flagship Pinot Noir and truly the patriarch of their portfolio: complex, balanced, and full-bodied. Hints of wild berries and fresh pine, dried cranberry, pomegranate, black tea, and sea spray on the nose. In the glass... more

This is the second Relic bottling of Putnam Vineyard in Annapolis, and it just... This is the second Relic bottling of Putnam Vineyard in Annapolis, and it just keeps getting better. 2015, with its minuscule yields and general warmth, has given us an intense, concentrated, yet supple and lively Pinot Noir. The cool climate character... more

This enticing Pinot Noir possesses aromas and flavors of red cherry, cranberry... This enticing Pinot Noir possesses aromas and flavors of red cherry, cranberry, cassis and sweet spices. Elegantly structured with supple acidity and mellow tannins, hints of vanilla and oak linger on the palate and lead to a graceful finish. This wine... more

This wine opens up with inviting fruit aromas of bright raspberry, blackberry,... This wine opens up with inviting fruit aromas of bright raspberry, blackberry, and Bing cherry. Hints of forest floor, black tea, crushed rose petals, and faint sweet vanilla round out the aromatic profile. The wine wafts over your palate with a... more

This exquisite Pinot Noir, from obsessively tended vines, expresses precision ... This exquisite Pinot Noir, from obsessively tended vines, expresses precision and a distinct sense of place. This amazing site is expressing itself with purity of fruit, great natural acidity, satisfying tannins, minerality and even some distinct... more

Failla Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir shows notes of seville orange, mar... Failla Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir shows notes of seville orange, marionberry jam, and pink peppercorn on a dense core of acidity and plush tannin. A more brooding and dark profile emerges in the 2021 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge, revealing... more

Russian Cuvee has multiple layers of meaning. Originally named for the histori... Russian Cuvee has multiple layers of meaning. Originally named for the historic Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Meetings in 1985, it also refers to the vineyard’s unique location in the Russian River area, and it is a nod to the Russian taste for slightly... more

Pretty but concentrated aromas of rose petal, dark cherries, cocoa, anise and ... Pretty but concentrated aromas of rose petal, dark cherries, cocoa, anise and cardamom. Sweet cherry and plum entry with a zesty mid palate reminiscent of baking spices, leading into an elegant, lingering finish. The richness of this wine pairs well... more

This gorgeous Pinot Noir opens with seductive aromas of cherry liquor, sweet t... This gorgeous Pinot Noir opens with seductive aromas of cherry liquor, sweet tobacco, fresh fennel, rose petal and boysenberry preserves. The broad, youthful, tangy, yet complex palate offers juicyv flavors of blood orange, sour cherry jam, tamarind,... more

Lush, layered and complex, this enticing Pinot Noir draws you in with aromas o... Lush, layered and complex, this enticing Pinot Noir draws you in with aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry, as well as notions of pennyroyal, clove and sweet baking spices. On the palate supple tannins and elegantly balanced acidity frame juicy... more

On the nose, this wine offers aromas of fresh rose petals, raspberry cane, and... On the nose, this wine offers aromas of fresh rose petals, raspberry cane, and wild bramble, cranberries, wild strawberry, dried tangerine, fresh blood orange, cocoa nib, a hint of bergamot and bay leaf. The palate shows powdery tannins with good... more

This 2021 vintage wine opens with luscious red fruits accented with an earthy ... This 2021 vintage wine opens with luscious red fruits accented with an earthy note of freshly tilled soil. The rich texture is brightened with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors, while toasty barrel notes carry through to a fresh, savory finish. An... more

The 2019 Crémant welcomes tantalizing aromas of lemon zest, pear, candied app... The 2019 Crémant welcomes tantalizing aromas of lemon zest, pear, candied apple and nectarine, which are complemented with notes of ginger, elderflower, pound cake and Key lime pie. The palate presents bright flavors, including white peach, buttered... more

Produced from a blend of three clones. This wine is dark purple with notes of ... Produced from a blend of three clones. This wine is dark purple with notes of bing cherries and red currants. The oak is present but integrated. The 2021 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Vineyard is a nuanced, sensual wine. Bright red/purplish fruit, blood... more

Named after the matriarch of the Hansel Family. Estate grown, produced from Di... Named after the matriarch of the Hansel Family. Estate grown, produced from Dijon clones 115, 777 and 943. Dark and enveloping, the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce is the richest offering in this lineup. Pouring a deep red/purple, it’s saturated with... more

Subtle hints of earthiness, sage, and toasted vanilla add further complexity t... Subtle hints of earthiness, sage, and toasted vanilla add further complexity to the bright nose of ripe cherry and strawberry. On the palate, layers of sweet ripe berries continue to evolve with flavors of dried red cherry and violet candy. Structured... more

The Carneros AVA produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and our Tru... The Carneros AVA produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and our Truchard Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir comes from some of the best blocks in our vineyards. Rich aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry; with hints of rhubarb, tea... more

2018 has rich aromas of red raspberry, blueberry, and wild anise—moist earth... 2018 has rich aromas of red raspberry, blueberry, and wild anise—moist earth dance on the nose. Firm and slightly tannic on the palate, the flavors are concentrated, intense and totally youthful. The density of flavors are hard to separate, yet it... more

A juicy, fruity red with strawberry and chocolate character. Medium body. Savo... A juicy, fruity red with strawberry and chocolate character. Medium body. Savory finish. Easy. A juicy, fruity red with strawberry and chocolate character. Medium body. Savory finish. Easy. more

The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is sensual, silky and impeccable in its... The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is sensual, silky and impeccable in its balance. There is lovely nuance in the glass to match the wine's mid-weight, restrained personality. Sweet floral notes and purplish fruit linger in the glass. Commentary:... more