Valravn, Sonoma County Pinot Noir

WINEMAKING: Valravn Pinot Noir is an exploration of Sonoma County, anchored in the Russian River Valley. Vineyards span as far NORTH as Annapolis, EAST as Sonoma Mountain, WEST as Freestone, SOUTH as Petaluma Gap. The 2020 vintage includes fruit from our young Marine Layer Estate vineyard, a choice Green Valley vineyard (also designated for Marine Layer) and vineyards found in the heart of the Russian River. Hand-sorted grapes undergo cold soak in the cellar, followed by primary fermentation in small open-top stainless steel tanks. Following primary, the wine transferred to a blend of 20% new Cavin, François Freres, Remond, Fouailly, and Tremeaux barrels for ten months malolactic and aging.

TASTING NOTES: Dark garnet in color, the 2020 Valravn Pinot Noir explodes out of the glass with rich scents of blackberry compote, cinnamon, and cedar. While showing the salty balance of cool-climate Pinot Noir, the wine exudes concentrated black fruits on the palate, coming from the Russian River vineyards, which comprised about 40% of the blend. An unctuous palate weight balances flavors of cassis, black plum, and framboise. The wine has excellent complexity and plays in a category far above its modest price point.

Winery: Valravn
Appellation: Sonoma County
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: Aged in oak barrels (20% new)
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Varietal: Pinot Noir
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Valravn, Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2020 90 James Suckling
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Valravn, Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2022 91 James Suckling 92 Wine Enthusiast