Rodney Strong Estate Pinot Noir 2012

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Ian Anderson Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Russian River is a pretty classic Pinot region and these vines were planted more than 40 years ago. The winemaking is artisinal and they believe strongly in sustainability through solar power and carbon neutrality. But now for the wine! Intense aromas of plum, berry, rose and smoke. Light to medium bodied with prominent dryness and acidity. Fear not pinotphiles, it's well balanced. The 10 months spent in French oak provide smoke and spice flavours and vanilla.

Very food friendly. Try it with tuna, chicken, duck or salmon. Pinot matches so well with salmon.

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Strawberry, raspberry, cigar box, young leather and chocolate. The taste is a nice balance of dark cherry, raspberry, chocolate and spice. Long silky finish with some soft tannins.

Natalie's Review

Rodney Strong Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, California, United States: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Silky smooth and medium-bodied with fleshy black plums. Pair with grilled pork. Drink: 2014-2018. 954834 13.90% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. August 3, 2014 Full Review

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