2018 Gracenote Russian River Valley, California Pinot Noir

During that time, he has seen winemaking trends come and go. But his approach to making Pinot Noir has remained steady. It has always begun with respect for the vineyard, and allowing it to speak for itself through the finished wine.

So, during the growing season, he works closely with the vineyard crews to ensure that the grapes attain full maturity without becoming overripe. When the time is right, he oversees the harvest, including the sorting and gentle de-stemming of the grapes at the winery.

Sonoma County’s cool Russian River Valley growing area is home to some special Pinot Noir vineyards, including Gracenote’s. The 2018 growing season produced grapes of exceptional quality, enabling Renaudin to craft a wine with an abundance of soft fruit flavor. It’s a true California classic crafted by a vintner who knows, understands, respects and loves Pinot Noir.

Cherry Berry Blackberry Oaky Chocolate Dark-Fruit Pepper Balanced Bold-Tannins Complex Mint Spicy Full-bodied Sage Red-Plums