Vineyard: Tina's

OwnerDennis De La Montanya
AppellationRussian River Valley
VarietiesPinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2011 De La Montanya Tina's Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.9% alc., $40. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Bright red cherry and cranberry aromas and flavors carried by lively acidity. A slight green herbal note runs through this relatively lean wine that finishes with a tart, citrus-infused cherry aroma. Just not enough fruit to carry it through. Best if chilled. Score: 85. Reviewed September 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 De La Montanya Tina's Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $40. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of Bing cherries and baking spice lead to a focused attack of cherry flavor underpinned with complimentary oak. Light and elegant with suave tannins and good acidity. Score: 87. Reviewed September 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2008 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 307 cases, $40. 75% Pommard and 25% Dijon clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of red cherries, berries, herbs and underbrush. Light on the palate but moderately intense in flavor featuring notes of strawberries, Bing cherries, baking spices and even a hint of red apple. A generally riper fruit profile than the 2007 vintage displaying a little warmth on the finish. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $40. Pommard clone. · Very fragrant nose of Bing cherries and baking spices. Generous sweet Pinot flavors on the mid-palate focused on cherries. Very harmonious with svelte tannins and a good grip of acidity. Always the most finesse in the lineup, this is a wine of slender grace. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $40. 75% Pommard and 25% Dijon clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Delicately colored in the glass. The perfume is a dead ringer for a nicely spiced warm cherry pie. An elegant wine with juicy red fruits and gossamer tannins. Like drinking mother’s milk. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 137 cases, $40. 75% Pommard, 25% Dijon clone. · Alluring scents of fresh Bing cherries highlighted by oak spice. Terrific mouth full of sweet cherries and a sidecar of cola, gingerbread and herbs. Like sucking on an adult gourmet cherry popsicle. Refreshing kick of acidity on the aromatic back end. A complete and exquisite wine of great purity. Reviewed May 26, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 307 cases, $32. 75% Pommard, 25% Dijon · The aromatics are interesting with barnyard, woodshed and root beer. Light to medium bodied in structure. Cherry, plum and spiced raisins lead the flavor profile. Lively acidity on the finish. Very enjoyable. Reviewed September 10, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $32. · Shy perfume of red cherries and Provencal herbs. Nicely composed flavors of tart cherries, strawberries, baking spice, cookie dough and herbs. The tannins are very supple and the finish has a good lift of acidity. A demure wine with considerable charm that is aging gracefully. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2004 De La Montanya Tina’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. 75% Pommard, 25% Dijon clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately light garnet color. Alluring aromas of cherries, baking spice and oak. Sweet-fruited palate of strawberries, cherries and pomegranate with bright acidity. A touch richer than the 2005 vintage with more fruit and less spice. A nice package with admirable finesse. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »