2021 Arista "Mononi Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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96JD
95WS
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97
James Suckling
Reviewed February 2024Ripe pinot but so fresh and floral, with black cherries and violets on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with firm and fine tannins. This is going to age beautifully. Tight at the end. From grapes planted in 1998, all Dijon 115 and 113 clones. Needs three or four years to open.
Professional Reviews
96
Jeb Dunnuck
Named after Paul Mononi, who grew up on Pelegrini Ranch farming grapes in the Russian River Valley, the 2021 Pinot Noir Mononi Vineyard comes from his 5-acre vineyard of 35-year-old vines planted entirely with Dijon clones. In the cellar, it saw 15% whole clusters in the fermentation. On opening, it pours a jeweled ruby/magenta hue and boasts layered aromas of pure black cherries, violets, sweet forest herbs, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it reveals a deeper feel, with ripe tannins and a gravelly texture that is going to only improve if given time. Drink 2026-2040. (AF)
95
Wine Spectator
A deliciously ripe red, with suave notes of raspberry, boysenberry and mulberry puree gliding through, inlaid with touches of hibiscus, rooibos tea, red licorice and apple wood. The long, sleek finish shows energy in reserve as the fruit drips over a subtle mineral note. Light-handed on the toast, this is gorgeous. (JM)
Details
| Origin | Alexander Valley/Russian River, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1913185 |