Churchill Cellars Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Wine

REVIEWS: 2004 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY BLEND
PINOT NOIR

SCORE: 92 Deep, ripe and outgoing with lots of sweet oak and dried grape nuances supporting its early themes of concentrated red cherry fruit, this wine is full but not heavy on the palate and surprises a bit with its substantial fruitiness. Its finish runs away from typical Pinot polish and will require several years of cellaring to smooth out, but, make no mistake, this is a supple, very tasty wine and will stay that way for years. Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to Wine
SCORE: 88 Appealing for its juicy, vibrant black cherry and raspberry fruit that's firm and intense. Gains depth and richness on the palate. James Laube, Wine Reviewer, Wine Spectator Magazine
It's all about flavor in this tremendously fruity Pinot. Huge flavors of cherry cola, raspberry, pomegranate, licorice and rhubarb pie with a buttery, baked crust flood on the mouth. Steve Heimoff, Wine Reviewer, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

This wine simply exudes the character of the region with a style all its own. On the nose: Meaty, trace of vanilla, mushroom, nutmeg, chocolate and blueberry. On the palate: Sweet tannins from ripe fruit with flavors of dark plum, blackberries, and ripe cherries. A serious value in the all important category of quality vs. price. Perry Rankin, Proprietor, Thirty Four North Wine Merchant, Healdsburg CA
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