Kistler, Russian River Valley, Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 SPAIN in the mid-Willamette valley

in the mid-Willamette valley

This is a substantially constituted wine but it's not huge

Quality began improving dramatically about fifteen years ago and with the hiring of wine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt things have improved even further

thanks to the fresh acidity that is neatly integrated within

and raspberries (a true Kelly's Cuvee in pie form) that does not stray far from the delicious fruit aromatics and flavors of this 100% Syrah

Kistler, Russian River Valley, Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 SPAIN in the mid-Willamette valley96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is sweet, floral and lifted, all qualities that work beautifully to temper the natural intensity of the year. Succulent red berry, mint, spice, licorice and pomegranate give the Laguna Ridge striking freshness and nuance. Next to the bigger Cuve Natalie, the Laguna Ridge is brighter, more aromatic and also more restrained, although, it, too, is certainty not lacking in intensity. Laguna Ridge