Rodney Strong - Estate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024 (750ml) Claret

Rodney Strong - Estate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024 (750ml) ClaretWinemaker Notes Complex aromas of ripe plum, forest floor, black truffle, barrel toast and fireplace embers lead to a silky rich mouthfeel with ripe cherry and red plum flavors over cured meat and dark toasted oak. Acidity plays on the palate the whole time but appears more on the finish with a touch of fine tannins and a kiss of espresso.

and micro-climate all adding to the diverse influences on the vine and cultivars

This complex Petite Sirah displays aromas of blueberry

it saw a small percentage of the blend go through malolactic fermentation in barrel

earlier than average

A darker brood

bright and fine-boned wine that's pretty and charming

PASSION links all of the elements and is the underlying premise and the indispensable ingredient of each phase

Deep purple with ruby highlights

and tobacco-driven bouquet as well as medium to full body

and tremendous persistence

Layers of fruit keep revealing more black fruits

and well-integrated oak that is expressed in vanilla and chocolate flavors invite you to continue drinking