93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is spicy and lifted on the nose with notes of fresh red cherries, steamy spices, forest herbs, and dried earth. Medium-bodied, with an approachable feel, fine tannins, and a soft, stony texture, it’s long on the palate and is going to have a wide drinking window over the next 8-10 years. Beginning with the 2022 vintage, this wine will come entirely from the Ramey estate.
92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley has pure aromas of cranberry sauce and cherry pie, woodsmoke and bitters. The light-bodied palate is silky and bright with generous fruit, Goldilocks ripeness and a long, spicy finish.
91 Points Wine Spectator
A stylish red, showing blood orange coulis and gently mulled raspberry and strawberry fruit notes. This offers an elegant, slightly high-pitched profile, with subtle savory and mineral threads helping to carry the finish.
91 Points James Suckling
Soothing, charming and medium-bodied, this wine is delicious and accessible. A light garnet color leads to pretty raspberry and red cherry aromas, then lightly tangy cherries, cranberries and cinnamon notes are shaped by light tannins.
Winemaker Notes
A fresh, refined expression of Russian River Pinot. Rigorous analysis of the world’s best Pinot Noirs guided our winemaking practices—clonal selection, whole-cluster fermentation, and an anaerobic approach.