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Score 95/100 · Drink 2021-2031, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Nov 2021

Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley bursts with pure cranberries, black cherries, charcuterie, loamy earth and blood orange aromas. Medium-bodied, it has pleasing graininess and bursts of freshness to support the full, ripe fruits and flavorful finish. This cuvée offers classic Russian River fruit in a very classy frame.

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92
92/100

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91
91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90
90/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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91 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2028, Jeb Dunnuck, Jul 2021

The appellation 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley showed well, with lots of spicy, meaty, underbrush, and foresty notes as well as medium-bodied richness, loads of darker cherry and redcurrant fruit, some smoky background oak, and a great finish. It will benefit from just a few years in the cellar and should see its tenth birthday in fine form. This is a classic Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that still holds plenty of freshness and structure.

90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a very pretty, appellation-level wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, spice and dried herbs give this mid-weight, ethereal Pinot lovely aromatic complexity. Silky tannins add to its considerable appeal.

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Arista Winery
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Red

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Dry

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