Rodney Strong 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve Russian River Valley

WS 93pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Tight and compact, with dark, potent, concentrated fruit that fleshes out, with mineral, dried dark berry fruit, spice and tobacco notes, gaining body and complexity. Drink now through 2013. Winemaker Notes - The Russian River Valley is well established as one of the premier pinot noir growing regions in the world, and we have been growing and making pinot noir here for forty years. Our Reserve is the winemaker’s artisanal blend of individual wines made from time tested meticulously farmed sections of some of the very best vineyards in Russian River Valley. Each lot is vinified separately, aged in our finest barrels, and then selected by the winemakers for complexity, concentration, and grace. It is literally a matter of taste. Soft and rich, with layers of red cherry, raspberry, cola, caramel, and a hint of Asian spice, this impressive, full-bodied wine is aged in 100% French oak, which adds an elegant toasty vanilla character. Enjoy this voluptuous pinot noir now and over the next 2 to 4 years.