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Red
2011 Benovia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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alpha_ori Likes this wine: 91 points
February 4, 2024 - This is doing really well. I haven't had any of these wines since 2014 on first release, but I'm enjoying this. Sweet oak spice, balsamic, stewed cherries, just like I remember from the original tasting. Soft texture, a bit of alcohol swell, but overall quite enjoyable.
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mjl wrote: 91 points
November 30, 2020 - Now is as good a time as any to drink. Doesn’t seem to have much more. Perhaps has lost some complexity but still a great bottle. Very well balanced and consistent.
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1997cobalt wrote: 92 points
January 25, 2017 - Final bottle, remains fresh and intriguing.
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joet626 Likes this wine: 88 points
June 24, 2016 - Good. Oaky taste on the finish
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chcook wrote:
November 14, 2015 - PNP. cork fine. dark color. this has fairly dense fruit paired with fairly dense oak. was great with steak but alone a little too much for me.
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By Gregory Walter
Issue #96, 7/15/2014 (link)(Benovia Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
Jan-14, Issue #53 (link)(Benovia Winery Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Benovia Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/30/2013 (link) 92 points(Benovia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Medium ruby color; appealing, cherry pie, pie crust, baked berry nose; rich, tasty, ripe cherry palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Benovia
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 804879333203
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 63 (28%)
- Consumed 165 (72%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerBenovia
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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