Harkening back to the first winery, on the first day, of our first wine tasting experience, Russian Hill has a special place in our heart and on our palates. If I have an opportunity to introduce people to good pinots and syrahs, this is a stop that is a positive MUST. While their styles of pinots and syrahs vary from other producers in the area (e.g. Siduri/Novy), in many ways I consider them to be standard bearers, against which others are measured.
Mild note of caramel on the nose. Full acidity on the finish
2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Tara’s VineyardLisa likey! Spices are more distinct with no absence of the rich black fruits on the palate. Spices are much more prominent. The fruit smacks of dried red currant, cranberry, and some spicy herbs. -Lisa
2009 “Nameless” Pinot Noir (futures)Rainy day pinot which has good spice and underearth, fungal notes on the nose, but not huge fruit on the palate. Makes me think of a fog rolling in. -Lisa
Slight smokiness with fewer herbs than others. The fruit is dark and rich with blackberry, redcurrant, mild strawberry. Luscious!
2008 Estate Vineyard Syrah (futures $125/6 bttls)Fantastically smooth! Mild earthiness with a drink anytime kind of quality. Well integrated plum, blackcurrant, and a dried red fruit.
2005 Russian River Valley Windsor Oaks Summit $36//Mild smoky notes. Deep Deep Deep dark red fruits. Mildly spicy, with no earthiness. The nose pulls you in to one of the most delicious palates of a syrah.
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