2017 Landmark Pinot Noir Hop Kiln Estate Russian River

WSI94 JD93 From an estate in the Russian River and aged 10 months on lees in 40% new French oak, the 2017 Pinot Noir Hop Kiln Estate has a vivid, bright bouquet of black cherry, mulberries, flowery incense, and spice to go with a medium-bodied, silky, incredibly elegant style on the palate. It shows a more focused, fresh side to the Russian River yet still has beautiful fruit. It’s a terrific wine, as well as a smoking value.
Estate Notes: Clear, with a medium ruby/purple color, and romatic with ripe red berry and black cherry fruit, cola, baking spice, toasted oak, leather, purple flowers and a subtle camphor accent. The palate is nearly full-bodied with complex fruit of ripe strawberry, raspberry and black cherry mixed with baking spice, licorice, toasted oak and savory autumn leaf elements joining sustained ripe fruit on the mid palate. The finish is long with moderate intensity fine tannins, balanced acidity with cherry cola, and faint floral notes joining lingering ripe fruit. 
Suggested Food Pairings: The 2017 vintage is a great pairing with rich, flavorful dishes like Porchetta served with herbed, oven roasted potatoes, or with sheep’s milk cheeses like P’tite Basque or Caciocavallo.