2006 Barnett Vineyards Tina Marie Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., 1180 cases, $40. Tina Maria Vineyard is in Green Valley, a sub AVA of the Russian River Valley, planted entirely to Dijon clones. · Complex aromatics dominated by blackberries and black raspberries complimented by herbs, hay, oak and barnyard. Juicy and succulent dark fruits with an oak sidecar running throughout. Rich and smooth in texture with integrated tannins. Well-crafted, easy to like and very approachable. Reviewed January 20, 2008

Winery: Barnett Vineyards
From article: Tasty Pinots from the Russian River Valley