2022
Pinot Noir
Parsons' Vineyard
Russian River Valley
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DESCRIPTION
Kelley and Tom Parsons, two of the most effusively nice grape growers you will ever meet, farm this small 8-acre Pinot Noir Vineyard on the Santa Rosa Plains in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Kelley does a good deal of the handwork herself, while Tom helps with tractor work and fixing trellis wires. This hands-on mentality, aided by long-time vineyard manager Jim Pratt, forms a dream team of small growers. The wines, of course, reflect this in a sense of place that remains difficult to match no matter how many vineyards we kick the dirt in. Black cherry, sage, turned earth and cola emerge from the glass effortlessly and carry the midpalate richness making it the poster child for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
93+
points
Audrey Frick,
JebDunnuck.com,
Jun 2024
Certified California Sustainable Winery
"
A deep magenta/ruby color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Parsons' Vineyard comes from a small 8- acre vineyard and is more introspective on the nose, with notes of tarry earth, black cherry, pine, and deep root beer spices. Medium-bodied, it has a broader feel om the palate, with ripe tannins and a long finish. There's good persistence in this wine, and it's more expressive on the palate. It will likely improve with another 6-12 months in bottle."
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, 06/2024
"
A deep magenta/ruby color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Parsons' Vineyard comes from a small 8- acre vineyard and is more introspective on the nose, with notes of tarry earth, black cherry, pine, and deep root beer spices. Medium-bodied, it has a broader feel om the palate, with ripe tannins and a long finish. There's good persistence in this wine, and it's more expressive on the palate. It will likely improve with another 6-12 months in bottle."
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, 06/2024
Russian River Valley
WELL-DRAINED SOILS, NEIGHBORHOOD DIVERSITY, COLA NOTES FOR DAYS
Winemaker’s Favorite Aspect:
There are so many ways to express the Russian River Valley through the diversity of microclimates and soil types—it’s a huge sandbox to play in.
Climate:
Warm days and foggy nights
Regional Overview:
Sub-AVAs and neighborhoods have different expressions, but the common themes are cola notes, richness, and soft tannins.
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Beef “Osso Buco” with porcini mushrooms is a superb match for the richer, weightier style of our Russian River Valley. Sauteed mushrooms and Russian River Pinot Noir are already a classic combo, and this pairing steps it up in a major way!
