January 14, 2026 · 2022 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir · 22
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir is blended from some of the region’s top vineyards. The Rochioli and Bacigalupi vineyards are in the Middle Reach subdivision, where close proximity to …
Amrita Cellars is a small boutique winery that began with its 2017 production of three barrels and 75 cases. It remains small with limited productions in order to focus on producing the best. Amrita C…
Ron Rubin Wines
Late in 2011, in fulfillment of a 40-year dream that began in his student days at UC Davis studying viticulture and enology in the early 1970’s, he purchased River Road Family Vineyar…
February 19, 2020 · 2017 Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Russian River Pinot Noir · 68
My favorite Pinot Noir wines are from the Russian River. That’s where I first fell in love with Pinot and I haven’t found a region that can beat it. And, this Merry Edwards Pinot Noir stands with the …
February 5, 2020 · 2018 Merry Edwards Russian River Sauvignon Blanc · 36
This is an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc!
This Merry Edwards Russian River Sauvignon Blanc was fully barrel fermented in Tonnellerie Cadus French Oak barrels, 18% of which were new. It was then left on…
December 18, 2019 · 2017 Hess ‘Lion Head Collection’ Panthera Chardonnay · 45
Here’s a returning star to Behind the Cork™.
This 100% Panthera Chardonnay, from the Russian River Valley, is part of the Hess ‘Lion Head Collection’ of wines.
According to the notes, “The word Pan…
March 20, 2019 · 2016 Panthera Russian River Valley Chardonnay from The Hess Collection · 45
This 100% Chardonnay comes from The Hess Collection of wines from the Russian River Valley.
Hess Family wines was founded by Donald Hess in 1978. Today, Tim Persson (Donald’s son in law) and his wife…
March 15, 2017 · Z. Alexander Brown 2014 Russian River Valley Uncaged Pinot Noir · 13
The Russian River Valley is renowned for its delicious Pinot Noir. And this is another fine example. With aromas of red fruit such as raspberry and cranberry, this Pinot Noir leans more toward a mediu…
January 11, 2017 · 2013 Fife Creek Vineyards Russian River Valley Zinfandel · 10
This was a recent find of a Russian River Valley Zin that doesn’t break the bank. This Zin tends toward being light for a Zinfandel. It’s almost leaning toward a light-bodied wine, almost …
November 9, 2016 · Kenwood Russian River Pinot Noir · 13
The Russian River Valley is home of some of the greatest Pinot Noir to be found. This one from Kenwood is a very nice example and a great value. With red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry along wi…