Tiny Island, big flavors… Penny Island floats around the mouth of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, as it empties into the Pacific Ocean. It is emblematic of the regions cool and breezy summer days that make for an extended growing season, allowing this fruit to spend more time on the vine to soak up all of nature’s goodness.
The Russian River Valley appellation runs up west coast, where it’s influenced by coastal morning fog from the Pacific Ocean. This region stays relatively cool, which provides the perfect environment for cool-climate loving Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Temperate, consistent weather conditions make for a steady, even ripening and allow the grapes extra hang-time for full flavor development.
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | 2024 SAUVIGNON BLANC | 90 POINTS, DECANTER
TASTING NOTE
This Sauvignon Blanc is delicate and bright. Aromas of tropical fruit and subtle citrus blossom segue to flavors of green apple, lemon and finishes with brilliant acid. The palate is elegant, mid-weight and well-balanced, with a crisp finish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
APPELLATION: RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
VARIETAL: SAUVIGNON BLANC
VINTAGE: 2024
ALCOHOL: 13%
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | 2023 PINOT NOIR | 92 POINTS, DECANTER
TASTING NOTE
This wine represents quintessential Russian River style Pinot Noir – complex and food-loving with balanced acid. Aromas of red raspberry and strawberries are brought to the nose and segue to flavors of red cherry, earthy fig and toasted oak spice. The palate is soft, silky and finishes gracefully.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
APPELLATION: RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
VARIETAL: PINOT NOIR
VINTAGE: 2023
ALCOHOL: 14%
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | 2023 CHARDONNAY | 91 POINTS, DECANTER
TASTING NOTE
This Chardonnay stuns, with aromas of tropical pineapple and floral pear. Flavors of crisp apple, Meyer lemon and just a hint of tropical pineapple are underlined by a touch of oak spice. This wine is medium-bodied with a long finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
APPELLATION: RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
VARIETAL: CHARDONNAY
VINTAGE: 2023
ALCOHOL: 14%
