Alysian Wines
2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Selection
Pinot Noir
California: Sonoma County: Russian River Valley
Mission Briefing
Swoon River
“Aromas of ripe red fruits, lavender, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and earth. Flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, plum, mineral, allspice, and fine French oak; tangy acidity; and a long dry finish.” - 94 Points - Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier and Wine Critic
Sourced from three of the most prestigious Russian River Valley vineyards (Rochioli, Floodgate, Hallberg,) Alysian’s 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Selection is a fabulous expression of classic RRV style. 2011 was considered a challenging year, but there were successes, especially in the more aromatic, tension-based character of Pinot Noir. And with Gary Farrell at the wheel - and with this caliber of fruit, the finest French oak, and 20+ years of RRV winemaking experience - there are no vintage letdowns. This is very high quality Pinot Noir for both neophyte and collector. Intensely aromatic, structured, and spicy.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Garnet with a clear rim. |
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| Smell: | Wonderfully fragrant Pinot Noir nose! Red fruits, cinnamon, clove, black tea, forest floor, and top-notch French oak. |
| Taste: | Unmistakable in taste - this is classic RRV Pinot Noir made by a master! Delicious and deceptively complex. |
| Finish: | Smooth, yes, but with a youthful acidity that speaks to its foggy RRV origins. Unlike the 14.5%+ alc. crowd of Pinot Noirs that tend to finish more Zin-like, there’s a real sense of elegance here that, over time, will carry this wine far beyond more fruit-forward wines. And this will age well for 10 years or more. |
| Pairing: | Wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pomegranate chicken, roasted pork with fresh herbs, and Mongolian beef. |
What the Winery Says
- Grape Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vineyard Sources
- Floodgate, Rochioli, Hallberg vineyards
- AVA
- Russian River Valley
- Winemaker
- Gary Farrell & Angel Correa (current winemaker, and Farrell understudy of 20+ years)
- Alcohol Content
- 13.8%