Gravel Pit Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, USA 2018

Description

The 2018 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California, is a wine that rolls up with the laid-back cool of a West Coast sunset and the soul of a Sonoma dirt road. This Pinot Noir hits the glass with a ruby swagger, unfurling a bouquet of juicy red cherries and ripe strawberries that mingle with a funky, earthy groove—think forest floor after a rain, spiked with a dusting of cinnamon and clove. On the palate, it’s all about that Russian River magic: bright, zesty acidity keeps the fruit popping, while silky tannins lay down a smooth, velvety baseline. There’s a whisper of minerality, courtesy of those gravelly soils, that sneaks in like a secret riff, tying it all together. It finishes long and easy, leaving you with that “one more sip” vibe—like a track you can’t help but replay. Chill it slightly, pour it generously, and let this gravel-pit gem steal the show.