Russian Hill Winery Estate Vineyards Pinor Noir 2010

Russian Hill Estate, a family owned and operated winery, is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Using the utmost care from vineyard to bottle, Russian Hill is dedicated to the production of world-class Pinot noir and Syrah. The key philosophy of the winery is to maintain the highest degree of excellence in viticultural and winemaking practices to allow wines to fully express the various vineyards that are their source. Russian Hill's Estate Vineyards wine provide a rich variety of Pinot noir from various soil sources and different clones. Winemaker Patrick Melley has selected his favorite lots from their Estate Pinot Noir to produce a wine with balance, concentrated aromas, and intense fruit flavors.

Deep garnet color. Complex nose of spice, boysenberry, black tea, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine has a refreshing, brisk mouthfeel with rich flavors of plum, blueberry, boysenberry, cinnamon, clove, and sassafras cola.