2015 Balletto BCD Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

$44. Wine club exclusive, Gold Medal at 2016 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The site of the first Pinot Noir planting by Balletto, originally as a partnership between Balletto (B), Carlson (C) and DeLoach (D). The warmest Pinot Noir site among Balletto estate vineyards. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Rich with dark fruits and savory overtones, this full-bodied wine offers a hedonistic load of sappy blackberry and black raspberry flavors, but is not jammy. Very silky on the palate, with nicely integrated oak support and some finishing length. Score: 91-92. Reviewed June 4, 2017

Winery: Balletto Vineyards