Harvest 2014/Sonoma County/Balletto Wines/Applewood Restaurant

Recently I traveled to the Russian River area,and enjoyed some great food and wine pairings with the chefs.It was a great night full of stories of the harvest and many amazing dished paired with the wines from Balletto vineyards.I love to include the tasting notes from the wines and let you know how special these wines are! Here are a couple..... 2012 Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, September 2014 92 Points & Gold Medal - 2014 LA International Wine Competition Gold Medal - 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Competition This ruby-colored Pinot Noir has an intense aromatic profile tha tbegins with equal parts bright fruit (dark cherry, tart rhubarb, floral violets) and savory elements of cola, cardamom and coffee. The smells are complex and ever-changing in the glass over time. Overall, the wine has struck the fine balance between delicate and structured, and will improve with bottle aging during the next three to five years (or more). It is undeniably Pinot Noir grown and made to be distinct, elegant and delicious. 2012 Russian River Valley Estate Winery Block Pinot Noir For our single vineyard Pinot Noirs, we strive to showcase how each individual site creates distinct and dramatic wines. The 2012 Winery Block Pinot Noir is no exception. This is only the sixth year Balletto has bottled this single vineyard Pinot and it is quickly becoming a favorite for those looking for complex, nuanced and distinct Pinot Noir. Let's join the chefs at Applewood Restaurant.Cheers! Click here join us for the next course.