This is definitely not your average Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. It is much more tense and focused than it is lavish. It shows nervy cherry, raspberry, and rhubarb notes with focused acidity as well as a slightly saline, savory side. Kenneth Juhasz makes both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are decidedly Burgundy-inspired, and this is perfectly representative of that style. It could use a little more minerality, but that isn't really what the loamy soils of Russian River Valley typically deliver. It is, however subtle, silky, and seductive. Made from the famed Calera 'suitcase' clone and Dijon 115 clone. Winery direct, presumably, and I can't even find an image of the label on the interweb. (92 Points)
- Tim Teichgraeber
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