At the table with Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022
Roast duck with honey and spices, soy-glazed salmon, quail stuffed with mushrooms, game bird pie, 18-month Comté.
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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022Kosta Browne
This cuvée comes from the Russian River Valley, in Sonoma County, California, a valley where fog from the Pacific drifts up along the river every evening and cools the vines. It brings together vineyards such as Bootlegger's Hill, Keefer Ranch, Giusti Ranch, Zio Tony and Hop Kiln, mostly planted on Goldridge sandy loams. These cool nights lengthen ripening and preserve the acidity of Pinot Noir.
The grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately. Fermentation takes place mainly in stainless-steel tanks, but also in oak and concrete vessels, with around 3% whole clusters. Ageing lasts 16 months, 38% in new French oak barrels, 52% in neutral barrels and 10% in large oak vats (foudres), for a balance between intensity of fruit and finesse.
This wine reveals notes of red cherry, blackberry, blueberry, pomegranate, bramble fruit, peony, vanilla and cocoa. The intense, deep fruit comes with a floral touch and delicate oak. The palate is broad and juicy, balanced by refreshing acidity, silky tannins and a persistent finish.
All about Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022
At what temperature should Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022 be served?
Between 15 and 17 °C.
How long can Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2032. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022?
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 14.1%.
What to serve with Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022?
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022 pairs well with hard cheese, game and oily fish. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.
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CaliforniaUnited States
While all 50 American states produce wine, California alone accounts for around 85% of the country's output, making the state the world's 4th-largest producer behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. Wine regions close to the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you go, and more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators for viticulture, particularly in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
The sub-region: Lodi
The Lodi wine area lies directly east of San Francisco Bay. Although it is quite far from the coast (the Pacific is 115 km to the west), Lodi enjoys a Mediterranean climate that is milder than you might expect for an inland location. This is due to the many rivers that cross the region and the creeks, estuaries and bays into which they flow. The parts of the region closer to the ocean are noticeably cooler, although most of Lodi enjoys warm days and lends itself to producing reds with concentrated flavour.
The little history of the country
United States
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).
In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.
Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.