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Moshin Vineyards and Winery
| Owner(s) | Rick Moshin |
| Web site | www.moshinvineyards.com |
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Moshin Vineyards and Winery are located in the Russian River Valley in Northwest Sonoma County. The winery began with a big dream by Rick Moshin and the purchase of a 10-acre Pinot Noir vineyard in the Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley 1989. The Pinot Noir there is grown in the rich soil of the valley floor. The vines are comprised of many different clones, including Dijon 115, Rochioli, Swan and Romanée-Conti. Vines are hand pruned in the winter and hand harvested in the summer.
Harvest is based on maturity and acidity, ensuring the full spectrum of flavors in the final product. In addition to the ten-acre Pinot Noir vineyard, two acres have just been planted adjacent to the winery. This little vineyard, farmed biodynamically, lies in a swath of sandy red, iron-rich, famed “Goldridge” soil. A third small vineyard of Pinot Noir and Merlot is farmed in the southern Dry Creek Valley, which has been in production since 2003. Total estate vineyard acreage was 28 acres in 2018.
Rick Moshin’s dream to have his own winery came true when the first grapes were crushed in September 2005. More than 20 years in the planning, Rick Moshin’s winery is a four-tier, solar-powered, gravity-flow production facility. Built on five acres, the cement and steel building encompasses a winemaker’s dream and a family’s unity. There, the careful movement of Pinot Noir from crush pad to press to barrel to the bottling room is possible without the use of abrasive pumps. Several other prominent Russian River Valley Pinot Noir specialists craft their wines here as well.
An insatiable thirst for fantastic Pinot Noir inspired the math instructor to decide to “retire” and make great wine. Rick Moshin brings with him more than 30 years of winemaking experience along with a vision of fruit-forward balanced wines. He carefully monitors and oversees the pruning and training of the vineyards as well as the harvest. Rick believes in small-lot, hand-crafted wines and strives to maintain the individuality of each vineyard. Rick gleaned the most important aspects of making Pinot Noir from years of working with Gary Farrell and Davis Bynum.
Multiple varietals are produced besides Pinot Noir including Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and dessert wines.
The tasting room on Westside Road's "Rodeo Drive for Pinot Noir" is open daily from 11-4:30. Private seated tastings are also available by appointment. Tours of the four-tier, gravity-flow winery are available by appointment (707-433-5499). The wines are sold on the website and there is limited retail distribution.
Articles About Moshin Vineyards and Winery
Moshin Vineyards & Winery (11.43 5/1/2019)
Pinot Briefs (8.14 4/23/2010)
Pinot Briefs (9.47 9/14/2014)
Pinot Briefs (11.38 2/2/2019)
Small Sips of California Pinot Noir: Just Drink It (7.3 10/1/2008)
Tasty Pinots from the Russian River Valley (6.51 1/20/2008)
Reviewed Wines
2018 Moshin Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir
13.2% alc.,
pH 3.31, TA 0.70, RS 0.1%, 1,705 cases, $25. A saignée.
Harvest Brix 23.2º.
·
Light pink color in the glass. Nicely
scented with aromas of strawberry, blood orange and rose
petal. Bright, crisp and tasty, with refreshing flavors of red
cherry, strawberry, watermelon and a hint of orange,
finishing upbeat and quenching.
Score: 91.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
ARTICLE »
2016 Moshin Vineyards River Myst Haven Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.62,
RS 0.2%, 200 cases, $58. Estate grown and bottled. Grapes are from a 2-acre parcel planted in 2010 just
above the winery.Swan and Martini clones. Harvest Brix 24.2º. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 35%
new.
·
Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, fertile earth and savory herbs. Good
energy and balance in a middleweight style, featuring flavors of cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, white pepper
and savory herbs. A healthy tannic backbone is supportive. Barrel treatment is well managed and the wine
finishes with some persistence.
Score: 92.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
ARTICLE »
2016 Moshin Vineyards Rosalina Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.55, RS 0.1%,
200 cases, $58. Estate grown and bottled. Grapes are from
a 5.5-acre estate vineyard planted in 2007 in Goldridge soil.
Calera, Pommard, and Wädenswil 2A. Harvest Brix 24.0º.
Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 37% new.
·
Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Provocative
aromas of Bing cherry, baking spices and bark. Quintessential Russian
River Valley flavor profile of black cherry, cola, spice and a touch of
toasty oak. Easily approachable, with a soft, dreamy texture and
gracious tannins. Plenty of charm, with juicy cherry fruit fanning out on
the lip-smacking finish.
Score: 94.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
ARTICLE »
2015 Moshin Vineyards Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 375 cases, $42.
·
Moderate
garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black fruits and muddy earth lead to a mid weight styled wine featuring
flavors of blackest cherry, black currant and blackberry. Nicely composed, with a silken mouthfeel, agreeable
tannins, and a delectable, black cherry-infused finish that is very long and intense.
Score: 93.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
ARTICLE »
2006 Moshin Vineyards Lot 4 Selection Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5%
alc., 425 cases, $40.
·
Crimson robe. Typical Russian River Valley perfume of Bing
cherries and spice. Cherry pie flavors which are straightforward but appealing. Round
in the mouth and soft with felty tannins and a dry, slightly sour finish.
Reviewed October 1, 2008
ARTICLE »
2005 Moshin Vineyards Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 765 cases, $28.
·
Lovely and fresh cherry and strawberry scents linger in the nose. Straight-forward red fruit flavors are
enhanced with a subtle woodsy overtone. Light in body, the wine drinks easy.
Reviewed January 20, 2008
ARTICLE »
2018 Moshin Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir
13.2% alc., pH 3.31, TA 0.70, RS 0.1%, 1,705 cases, $25. A saignée. Harvest Brix 23.2º. · Light pink color in the glass. Nicely scented with aromas of strawberry, blood orange and rose petal. Bright, crisp and tasty, with refreshing flavors of red cherry, strawberry, watermelon and a hint of orange, finishing upbeat and quenching. Score: 91. Reviewed May 3, 2019 ARTICLE »
2016 Moshin Vineyards River Myst Haven Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.62, RS 0.2%, 200 cases, $58. Estate grown and bottled. Grapes are from a 2-acre parcel planted in 2010 just above the winery.Swan and Martini clones. Harvest Brix 24.2º. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 35% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, fertile earth and savory herbs. Good energy and balance in a middleweight style, featuring flavors of cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, white pepper and savory herbs. A healthy tannic backbone is supportive. Barrel treatment is well managed and the wine finishes with some persistence. Score: 92. Reviewed May 3, 2019 ARTICLE »
2016 Moshin Vineyards Rosalina Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.55, RS 0.1%, 200 cases, $58. Estate grown and bottled. Grapes are from a 5.5-acre estate vineyard planted in 2007 in Goldridge soil. Calera, Pommard, and Wädenswil 2A. Harvest Brix 24.0º. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 37% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Provocative aromas of Bing cherry, baking spices and bark. Quintessential Russian River Valley flavor profile of black cherry, cola, spice and a touch of toasty oak. Easily approachable, with a soft, dreamy texture and gracious tannins. Plenty of charm, with juicy cherry fruit fanning out on the lip-smacking finish. Score: 94. Reviewed May 3, 2019 ARTICLE »
2015 Moshin Vineyards Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., 375 cases, $42. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black fruits and muddy earth lead to a mid weight styled wine featuring flavors of blackest cherry, black currant and blackberry. Nicely composed, with a silken mouthfeel, agreeable tannins, and a delectable, black cherry-infused finish that is very long and intense. Score: 93. Reviewed May 3, 2019 ARTICLE »
2006 Moshin Vineyards Lot 4 Selection Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 425 cases, $40. · Crimson robe. Typical Russian River Valley perfume of Bing cherries and spice. Cherry pie flavors which are straightforward but appealing. Round in the mouth and soft with felty tannins and a dry, slightly sour finish. Reviewed October 1, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Moshin Vineyards Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 765 cases, $28. · Lovely and fresh cherry and strawberry scents linger in the nose. Straight-forward red fruit flavors are enhanced with a subtle woodsy overtone. Light in body, the wine drinks easy. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »