Cost: $29.95 (Sale price until July 21, 2024: $26.95)
Grape: Pinot Noir
Category: Red Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Rodney Strong
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Expressive, full flavoured California Pinot without the high alcohol. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Light garnet in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose, subtle tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Cherry, plum, raspberry, sauté mushrooms, cloves & mild earth notes.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Chill to 15C

Winemaker’s Note: Spent 18 months in French oak barrels with 29% in new.

Pairings: Drink this now or in 5 – 7 years on its own or pair it with Tuna Tartare with Scotch Bonnet.

My Opinion: Recommended

Tasted: July 3, 2024

LCBO: 954834