Scherrer Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2016

This opens with black cherry, cola, spices, just there anise, and barrel notes. The palate has a bit of an aged quality present in a good way that gives way to earth and dried black cherry on the palate with a bit of barrel spices on the finish. Quite pretty well aged Pinot Noir from the folks at Scherrer. - D&M TASTING NOTES (MK, 09/2025)

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"A gorgeous entry-level offering, the 2016 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) captures all the natural exuberance of the Russian River. Black cherry, cola, spice, lavender, licorice and cloves are all amped up in this boisterous, juicy Pinot. Here, too, the presence of slightly mature notes makes the 2016 so rewarding to drink now." - 92 PTS, ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS MEDIA

PRODUCER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “While grown primarily in the sandy Goldridge soil, which tends to produce Pinot Noir with flavors of red fruits and orange peel, this wine also illustrates some of the deep, brooding black cherry character generally found in the region’s clay soils. It was bottled without fining or filtration, and should age gracefully for a handful of years.”

TASTING: “Black cherry, Chambertin, cola, fresh loam, fresh plum, high-toned perfumes, lavender, licorice, orange peel, red fruits, Royal Ann cherry, sandalwood, spice”