2020 Russian River Pinot Noir
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Tasting notes
The quintessential 2020 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is flush with cola spice, grenadine, and sappy forest floor, while the palate opens with generous ripe red fruits of cherry, beet root, and cinnamon.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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Bursts with juicy, well-detailed pomegranate, cherry and blackberry flavors that are carried by sleek, well-embedded acidity. This has light anise and violet hints skittering in the background, with a bright mineral edge that helps drive the finish. Very solid all around. Drink now through 2028. 7,670 cases made.
Medium ruby-purple, the 2020 Pinot Noir is scented of cranberries, underbrush, tobacco leaves and woodsmoke. The palate is light-bodied, silky and bright with earth-laced fruits and a long, spicy finish.
The 2020 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) shows all of the exuberance of the year in its bold, sumptuous personality. Black cherry, plum, cola, spice and chocolate are all amplified in this juicy Pinot Noir.
About the producer

Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.