2023 Russian River Pinot Noir
A complex Pinot Noir featuring rich fruit and balanced acidity
$49
Retail
$3920
About the Wine
After more than a 40-year legacy within Paso Robles, JUSTIN continues to make a mark on Californian wine by venturing north with its Pinot Noir. Sourced from our estate vineyards, this Burgundy-inspired wine adds a new perspective on JUSTIN’s long-standing history as a grower and producer of California wine. With all the hallmarks of the acclaimed Russian River Valley, this food-friendly Pinot Noir is balanced with bright acidity and ripe fruit, making it the perfect pairing for dinner parties and special occasions.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Medium ruby in color, lightening at the rim with moderate tears forming in the glass.
Aroma
Vibrant and perfumed on the nose with strawberry, cranberry, and rhubarb leading earthy notes of rose, tea leaf, and oak.
Palate
Dry and medium-bodied, with ripe cherry and raspberry fruit on entry, followed by star anise and persistent, concentrated red fruit on the mid-palate. The long finish features grounding notes of fall leaves, cardamom, sassafras, and toasty barrel spice. The fine tannins provide structure and balance for the wine's full fruit, savory earth elements, and bright acidity. The 2023 JUSTIN Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a wine for all occasions and pairs with a wide variety of dishes. Nutty, dense cheeses such as Comté and Gruyère reflect the earthniess of the wine and highlight its red fruit character, while the wine's body and acidity will complement duck confit with a cherry reduction or seared filet of salmon with a balsamic glaze.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Fermented in small stainless steel open-top tanks with twice-daily punch downs and pressed at dryness
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months on the lees in 35% new French oak
Alcohol
15.0%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Duck Confit
The 2023 JUSTIN Pinot Noir features rich fruit and savory earthiness, pairing beautifully with roasted chicken drizzled with a savory mushroom and thyme sauce or duck confit served alongside a cherry-port reduction.
