Vineyard: R. Buoncristiani

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Matrix Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2013 Matrix Winery R. Buoncristiani Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.60, 199 cases, $52. Vines date to 2002. Clones 115 and 777. Native yeast fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels, and bottled unfined. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The engaging nose leads off with aromas of Bing cherry and Asian 5-spice. A comforting wine on the palate with a silky texture and wellspiced flavors of dark cherry and blueberry-pomegranate. Nicely composed, with integrated tannins and an ebullient finish. Score: 92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Matrix Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 199 cases, $65. A best barrel selection of wines from Nunes, R. Buoncristiani and Bacigalupi vineyards. Native yeast fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels and bottled unfined. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, kirsch, vanilla and spice lead to a delicious core of fresh cherry fruit accented with baking spices. Nicely balanced with plenty of heady cherry saturating the palate and lasting through an extended finish. Much more charm and nimble character than the regular Russian River Valley bottling. Score: 90. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Matrix Winery R. Buoncristiani Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.60, 99 cases, $68. Vines date to 2002. A selection of the finest barrels from this vineyard. Native yeast fermentation, aged in French oak barrels, and bottled unfined. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Very ripe fruited profile with aromas of blueberry and blackberry, and mid weight, ultra ripe flavors of blackest cherry, blackberry and blueberry-pomegranate. A bit earthy with a mushroom note. The wine picks up interest with more nuance over time in the glass, finishing with a juicy and oak-kissed, cherry-driven finish. Score: 91. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »