Twomey 2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Duncans embarked on the new project bringing decades of winemaking experience, a spirit of innovation, and a focus on excellence and sustainability.

The results are simply stunning, and their 2017 Russian River Pinot Noir is a textbook example.

Twomey’s 2017 Russian River Pinot Noir is a cuvée that includes fruit from the winery’s original Westpin Vineyard, located on the North end of the Russian River Valley.

They also blend fruit from cool-climate sites, including Last Stop Estate, Bailey, and Bartolomei.

The complex mix of terroirs and clonal selections contributes to this wine’s vast layers of fruit.

Justin Hirigoyen leads the winemaking team at Twomey. Justin trained at Domaine Faiveley in France and was also the winemaker at Spring Mountain Vineyards, where he utilized a technique of fermenting 22% of the juice using whole clusters for added depth and structure.

Winery Notes: “Black-red with a lighter edge; Complex yet delicate nose of white pepper, fig reduction, black raspberry, cardamom, and prosciutto; Layered and packed with fruit; Round with powdery tannins that are both balanced and concentrated; Dense tannins carry the layered fruit for a lasting finish.”

BELLE GLOS
2018 PINOT NOIR
DAIRYMAN VINEYARD
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $55.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $39.99

A tour-de-force in California Pinot Noir, Belle Glos never disappoints with their generous and extravagant style that resonates with Pinot Noir fans across the globe.

Winery Notes, “Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace.”