2016 Raen Winery Royal St. Robert Pinot Noir

Estate: Raen Winery

Region: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America

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Tasting Note:April 3, 2018

Medium to light mix of garnet and ruby red. Layered nose with rhubarb, twigs, very floral, cherries and a little toasty. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and light plus body. Builds up a bit on the palate in weight with notes of strawberries, raspberries, earthiness, and a little leather. Long finish while keeping the acidity and balance together.

Made up of 100% Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast AVA near the Bodega Bay. Aged in 10% new French oak (four year, air dried) and 90% neutral French oak barrels. Additionally, this bottling goes through extended maceration and is 80% whole cluster pressed.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2028.

Rating:

92+ points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at The Wine Cabinet. The average price in the USA is around $61.00.

Raen Winery, Royal St. Robert, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2016, Raen Winery, Royal St. Robert, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Cult Wine, Cult Winemaker, April 2018, The Wine Cabinet, 92 Points, $$, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America, Carlo Mondavi, Dante Mondavi, Tim MondaviComment