Chev Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 Red Wine

Chev Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

94 pts. Wine Spectator:

"Plush in texture and multilayered, this Pinot offers expressive raspberry and smoky forest floor flavors, which unfurl toward rich and refined tannins. Drink now through 2030. 358 cases made." — TF

94 pts. Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is pure and ripe with raspberry liqueur, fresh violets, and elegant wood spice. The palate has a weightless feel, with elegant structure and fully ripe tannins, fresh red fruit, and a floral lift. Drink it over the next 6-8 years." - Audrey Frick

Chev is famous winemaker Michael Browne's (of Kosta Browne) creation. His exceptional winemaking skills really show in this wine! It's classy, elegant and fresh, with a whole lot going on! Decant and you'll be rewarded with lively spiciness up front and very ripe red plums and cranberries throughout. And oh, the finish - it goes on and on! What an AMAZING Pinot!

FROM THE WINERY

Fermentation: 75% Stainless steel open tops | 25% concrete open tops | 5% whole cluster

Time in barrel: 16 months | 44% new French oak | 23% once used French oak |30% twice used French oak | 5% Concrete Tank

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Boysenberry and cherry with light pastry cobbler and gentle aromas of savory spice, aged black tea and vanilla bean.

Mouth: Black cherry and juicy red plum intertwined with fresh earth and faint tobacco leaf. A seductive broad texture with vibrant acidity and a silky soft mouthfeel, followed by a suede finish with an earthy characteristic and a balancing high tone. Well-rounded with subtle, finely integrated tannins.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for two to three hours.

Cases Produced: 4233
Alcohol: 14.6%
pH: 3.68