Rodney Strong Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2012 (750ml) Size:750ml The pebbly brown soil is

The pebbly brown soil is well drained yet rich in clay and overlies a hard limestone subsoil with a few areas where marls are predominant

Dense garnet in colour

This new make is gently diluted to barreling strength and entered into the barrel

a clandestine experiment at Ardbeg Day 2023

Rodney Strong Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2012 (750ml) Size:750ml The pebbly brown soil is(2012 vintage) "This is classic ripe sweet rich and yes oaky Russian River style for this from its sweet ripe cherry fruit to its rounding alcohol and vanilla. Still in balance and attractive to a certain sector of the market look for a briary, black cherry, raspberry spicy palate with a touch of twig and earth. Try this with grilled salmon steaks. (Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe)." Gismondi on Wine