Paul Hobbs Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2019 Pinot Noir Katherine Lindsay Estate is a magical Pinot Noir that reminds me of a Grand Cru from the likes of Olivier Bernstein. Revealing a translucent ruby/purple hue as well as an extraordinary nose of black raspberries, cherries, scorched earth, graphite, and sous bois, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, an incredibly seamless, multi-dimensional texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfectly integrated acidity, all of which contribute to a heavenly Russian River Pinot Noir that unquestionably checks in at the top of this terrific vintage. It can be enjoyed any time over the coming 10-15 years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Pinot Noir Katherine Lindsay Estate has a medium ruby-purple color and fragrant tones of cranberry sauce, blueberries, bergamot, conifer and violet. The medium-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with powdery tannins and a long, flavorful finish.
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James Suckling
Lovely notes of ripe black cherries, fresh garden herbs and bark. Full-bodied with salinity and minerality keeping freshness and energy clear throughout the palate. There is a seamlessness to the palate with real steadiness and balance. Plum and sweet tobacco. Fine, structured tannins. Fresh. Best after 2023.
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Wine Spectator
Elegant and rich-tasting, with hints of blood orange to the vibrant raspberry and red plum flavors that are supported by rich acidity. Mineral and hot stone notes flood the finish, with sandalwood accents. Drink now through 2026.
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While the Russian River Valley is a large appellation with multiple climate zones and soil types, it is best known for cool-climate varieties, with Pinot Noir as the most celebrated. The grapes benefit from a reliable late afternoon flow of Pacific Ocean fog through the Petaluma Gap and along the Russian River Valley that ensures slow and steady ripening and the preservation of grape acidity. Today many of California’s most highly regarded Pinot Noir vineyards are in the Russian River Valley, along with its sub-appellation, Green Valley.
Historically Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs had bright red fruit and delicate earthy, mineral notes. But changes in viticultural and winemaking practices have led to stylistic changes in some of the region’s wines. Adjustments to canopy management, among other techniques, have resulted in riper fruit and bolder wines as well. These show flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cola, spice and darker, loamy earth tones, accenting traditional Pinot Noir notes of strawberry, raspberry and light cherry.