Kistler, Russian River Valley, Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 SPAIN This is a substantially constituted

This is a substantially constituted wine but it's not huge

the wine delivers an elongated yet compact finish that continues to evolve and unpack in the mouth with persistence

Allen Meadows in Burghound

and a hint of sweet toasty oak

finishing very long and flavorful

Kistler, Russian River Valley, Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 SPAIN This is a substantially constituted96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is sweet, floral and lifted, all qualities that work beautifully to temper the natural intensity of the year. Succulent red berry, mint, spice, licorice and pomegranate give the Laguna Ridge striking freshness and nuance. Next to the bigger Cuve Natalie, the Laguna Ridge is brighter, more aromatic and also more restrained, although, it, too, is certainty not lacking in intensity. Laguna Ridge