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2016 J Vineyards Canfield Vineyard Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Earthy mushroom, forest and crushed rock tones open this lovely wine, which features focused acidity and plenty of tension on the palate. A lengthy floral expression lingers beneath the surface.

93The Wine Advocate

...beautiful lilac and rose hip tea scents with a core of warm raspberries and kirsch plus touches of tilled soil and fungi...palate is medium-bodied, delicately played and boasting soft, silken tannins and great freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.

93James Suckling

A complex and deep nose of pomegranate, cranberries, underbrush, brambleberry compote and boysenberries. A very fresh delivery of berries is set against succulent tannins and punchy acidity. Medium-bodied and medium-long on the finish.

90Wine Spectator

Juicy and filled with direct and unvarnished flavors of cherry tart, dried raspberry and currant, supported by crunchy acidity. Leathery notes emerge on the finish.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2016 J Vineyards Canfield Vineyard Pinot Noir