Roessler Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir 2006

Why Buy: Subtle, complex, and balanced. A sumptuous expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at a good price.

Price : $37

Details: Richly yet gracefully blended aromas which melt into juicy balanced flavors... wilted herbs and rainy pine forest, dripping with bright cherry and dark berry juice. A balance of fruit and earth, with complex aromas that suggest whole landscapes of flavor, with supple, undulating texture.

Notes:

Occasion and Pairing: The complex aromatics of this Pinot will enrich simple foods, or highlight the subtle complexities of something more complicated. For simple, try a roast cornish hen with Dijon mustard and soy sauce glaze, and a sprig of rosemary and thyme. For complicted, try tea smoked duck with a blackberry cardamom jus.

State: California

Region: Sonoma County

Ava: Russian River Valley