Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Road 31 Wine Co. |
|---|---|
Grapes | Pinot Noir |
Region | Napa Valley |
Wine style | Californian Pinot Noir |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | With an intensity derived from the concentrating nature of the dry growing season. Full and ripe, with dark fruits, a note of cola, and vanilla spice. But also appropriately, given the earthquake this wine boasts a hint of earth and is extra lively on the palate. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Pinot Noir has the well deserved reputation of being a finicky and difficult grape to cultivate. It thrives in cooler climates like Burgundy and the Willamette Valley in Oregon, but is also widely planted throughout sun-drenched California.
Pinot Noir reflects its terroir, or place of origin, more than just about any other variety. That's certainly part of its broad appeal, and right now, there i...
