2021 Rayhill Pinot Noir
Bold and balanced, full-flavored and versatile
$75
Retail
$60
About the Wine
The 2021 Rayhill Pinot Noir represents our eighth single-vineyard bottling from this prestigious source. The Rayhill Vineyard lies in the newly recognized Sebastopol Hills district within the highly desired Russian River Valley appellation. The premium-quality eight-acre vineyard experiences warm, sunny days and cool, breezy evenings that yield elegant and incredibly expressive pinot noir grapes.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Pinot Noir
Body
Appearance
Medium ruby color.
Aroma
Aromatic with complex notes of ripe red and black fruit, barrel spice, tobacco, leather, cola, and oak.
Palate
The palate shows notes of black cherry and strawberry jam on entry mixed with vanilla, cinnamon, and oak accents going into the midpalate. The finish is long and clean with cherry candy notes mixed with tannins that fully support the wine’s intensity and complexity.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
100% destemmed in small fermenters, punched down twice daily
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months in French oak (40% new)
Alcohol
14.4%
Suggested Food Pairings
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
The 2021 Rayhill Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with rich and earthy dishes, such as a pan-seared duck breast with wild mushrooms.
