Ondine Chattan Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017
About the wine
Elegant and refined Pinot Noir from Sonoma's #1 vineyards
Elegant and refined Pinot from the Russian River Valley – the top-producing Pinot region in Sonoma!
Russian River is a tiny-AVA of Pinot paradise. With ever-changing levels of sun and fog, each vineyard is unique. And with your support, Ondine showcased all her favorite vineyard blocks in a red that's mellow and refined yet bursting with cherry flavors. Pure magic.
Pinot Noir from vineyards of this caliber – from a regional champion like Ondine – is Angel-funded wine at its finest. Stock up while it lasts!
Best before
This Pinot will cellar comfortably for up to 5 years but will evolve over 2 -3 years to be less fruit dominated and more earthy. I enjoy Pinot Noir most when the fruit is still youthful, so I would enjoy it sooner than later!
Serving advice
A little bit of air can wonderfully enhance Pinot Noir, but take care to not over-aerate it. It's delicate and may become 'bruised' with aggressive aeration. Removing the cork 10 to 20 minutes before serving to help open up the flavors.
Food match
Dishes with a bit of soy or miso play-up the earthy, savory aspects of Pinot. Plank-grilled miso-glazed salmon with pomegranate seeds and sautéed mushrooms would also be delicious!
Contains sulphites
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USA
Russian River Valley (Sonoma County)
Pinot noir
Smooth Red
14.2% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Ondine Chattan
Unmistakably one of the North Coast’s top winemaking talents, Ondine Chattan’s worked for wine institutions – famed wineries like Ridge Vineyards, Cline Cellars, and spent decades running famed Healdsburg winery Geyser Peak.
Does Geyser Peak sound familiar? It should – it’s the long-time winemaking home of one legendary Daryl Groom – and it’s where these decades-long colleagues and friends met. They’re still close… in fact, they might collaborate on exclusive wines now and again.*wink.*
Ondine is awestruck by the wine community Angels have built – and she wants to help it grow. “I truly connect to people through the wines I make,” she said. “The stories of the growers, the vineyards, and the process behind the wine are as vital to me as grapes.”
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