La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

The 2019 growing season in the Russian River Valley was nearly ideal. Winter began with record rainfall in February and March, which replenished the groundwater. Bud break was delayed two weeks compared to 2018 due to the late rains. Another heavy rain in May came right around bloom, but it did not affect the fruit set substantially. Summer was relatively mild and was in line with 2018 conditions. A long slow ripening season produced grapes with distinct flavours, aromas, and vibrant acidity.

Aromas of black cherry, blackberry jam and cedar.  Flavours of strawberry, boysenberry and sassafras. The 2019 vintage presents balanced acidity and plush tannins.

93 points, Decanter “Harmonious aromas of summer fruits, cola, dark cherry and plums. Precise on the palate with savoury notes and a lovely fine-grained tannic structure.”