Vineyard: Nuptial

AppellationRussian River Valley
StoryName changed in 2007 to Ceremonial
VarietiesPinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2006 george Vintage IV Nuptial Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., $50. · Light in color and light on the palate. Utterly seductive beginning with sexy cherry, raspberry and new oak aromas and flavors. A healthy acid backbone holds the package together nicely. Very good. Reviewed April 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 george Vintage IV Nuptial Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., 324 cases, $50. · Bright Bing cherry aromas with hints of Middle Eastern spices, cherry Life-Saver and a little good funk. Delicious essence of ripe cherries, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. Juicy and vivid with gossamer tannins. Elegantly styled but packed with flavor. Reviewed April 23, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 george Vintage III Nuptial Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 322 cases., $50. · Stunning nose initially featuring deep cherry aromas with a subtle whiff of clove spice. With time in the glass aromas of porto and charred wood take over. Lush tasting red cherry and berry core that picks up intensity over time in the glass. Beautifully balanced with bright acidity on the refreshing finish. Good richness and staying power. Very good. Reviewed April 23, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 george Vintage IV Nuptial Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

$50. George Levkoff is a Williams Selyem offshoot who crafts his Pinot Noirs in the image of those that Burt Williams produced in the early 1990s. He uses 100% new Francois Freres French oak but the oak is never intrusive. His Pinot Noirs are quintessential Russian River Pinot Noir and every year make my All American list. · Balance and finesse with power is the hallmark of george Pinots and this one is right in step. The aromatics feature crushed strawberries, dusty cherries, and spice. The flavors are long in the mouth and echo the aromas. A fine, velveteen texture is complimented byperfectly integrated tannins. A wine that caresses. Had to swallow this one. Reviewed July 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 george wine company Vintage III Nuptial Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 322 cases, $50. · I went ga-ga over this one. Terrific and alluring aromas of Bing cherry, sandalwood, root beer and toast. Juicy flavors of cherry cola, mocha and spice including cinnamon and sassafras. Although light in color and body, it packs a wallop. Elegant, feminine and balanced beautifully. Pinot Noir all decked out in its finest lingerie. You’ll need a cold shower after drinking this one. Reviewed September 2, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »