Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Sonoma County 2023

“Savory and spicy aromas of ripe wild strawberries and dark cherries precede a lovely medium-bodied palate whose silky texture provides ballast for blood oranges, mixed berries, almond cake and dried flowers. Perky acidity and scrubby herbs add further detail. Drink or hold.”

“Ripe raspberry and cherry fruit is laced with vanilla and fresh cedarwood. Medium-bodied, it offers darker cherry and blackberry fruit on the mid-palate, accented by brown baking spices. The tannins are plush, the fruit velvety, and the finish long and layered with rose petals and violets. Vineyard sources include: Last Stop Twomey’s ‘Last Stop’ estate in Russian River’s Green Valley sub-appellation where heritage Calera, Mt. Eden, Swan, and Burgundy Dijon clones are planted, also Lakeview, Pratt, Bailey, Pinot Hill, and Castro. With 3% whole cluster during ferments, the wine aged 10 months in 25% new French oak.”