Pinot noir Russian River Valley 2020

KISTLER

Pinot noir Russian River Valley
2020

$99.50

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
15100485
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$86.57
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Sonoma
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Founded in 1978 by Stanford University graduate Steve Kistler and his brother John, Kistler Vineyards was later joined by MIT-trained chemist Mark Bixler. It is an iconic estate dedicated to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir viticulture and vinification, applying traditional Burgundian methods to New World vineyards. Kistler wines are exclusively sold directly to consumers; very few importers have allocations. Most grapes used come from estate vineyards spanning from western Sonoma, 8 km from the...

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Press reviews

James Suckling

- 95 points -

(Vintage 2020)

Aromas of ripe red fruit, cured meat and a hint of wet stone. Medium-bodied with gentle tannins. Delicate, but there is good presence and depth here. The mineral backbone really helps to keep the palate going. Slightly more savory towards the finish. Very satisfying. Spicy. Drink or hold

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