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Champion Vineyard Pinot Noir

2023 · Pinot Noir · Russian River Valley
$74.00
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Varietal: Pinot NoirVintage: 2023Appellation: Russian River ValleyBody: Medium-bodiedAlcohol: 13.9% ABV

Tasting notes

From an organic family vineyard on the east side of the Russian River Valley, hand harvested around 3am. 80% Pommard and 20% Swan clones. Medium ruby, opening with wild strawberries, black cherries and candied raspberries, with rose petal, blood orange zest and a whisper of minerality. Silky and refined on the palate, with black tea and gentle baking spice, vibrant acidity and polished tannins. 110 cases.

Pairs with

Salmon, roast chicken, duck breast, earthy mushroom dishes

Details

Varietal
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2023
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Body
Medium-bodied
Alcohol
13.9% ABV
Aging
Burgundy barrels, 75% used and 25% new, until bottling in March 2025
Bottle
750 ml
The maker
Smith Story Wine Cellars

Drink what you love, love what you drink. Small-lot wines from Sonoma County and Anderson Valley, made by the couple who crowdfunded a winery.

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