Vineyard: Running Creek

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (10.46 1/15/2017)
Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Other Wines (11.17 1/20/2018)
Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.24 6/9/2018)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Migration Wines

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Migration Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.1% alc., $40. Sourced from Running Creek Estate, Charles Heintz, Orsi , Sullivan and Jewell vineyards. 75% malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new and 65% neutral. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of canned peaches, honey, butter, yeast and toasty oak. Modest flavors of lemon-lime and pineapple, with a clean mouthfeel, a touch of oak and spirited acidity. Score: 89. Reviewed June 9, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Migration Running Creek Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay

14.1% alc., $55. A selection of the best blocks and barrels from this site. 75% malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new and 65% neutral. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Shy aromas of white peach, jasmine and ocean breeze. Slightly creamy on the palate, with bright acidity and a quenching, lemony finish. The bright flavors of lemon and pineapple are nicely integrated with oak seasoning. Score: 91. Reviewed June 9, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Migration Running Creek Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $68. Migration’s estate vineyard located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. A selection of the best blocks and barrels from this site (only about 3% of the vineyard’s total grapes). Second vintage. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels 40% new and 60% neutral. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy, but pleasurable scents of black fruits and gentle oak. A little riper fruit and more sap and structure than the Dutton bottling. Fruit-driven, with hints of cola, earth and oak. Nicely balanced, with a satiny texture and an agreeable ending. Score: 92. Reviewed January 20, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Migration Running Creek Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 206 cases, $68. Inaugural release.I A Migration estate vineyard located on River Road, consisting of 70 acres and six clones of Pinot Noir. A block and barrel selection including only about 4% of the vineyard’s grape output. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new and 60% neutral. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Shy aromas of Bing cherry, spice and animale. Mid weight flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cola with a compliment of oak backing. Noticeable attack with good mid palate presence and persistence. Forward drinking with a very credible finish, although the wine leans a bit on oak. Unchanged the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 91. Reviewed January 16, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »