2024 Rayhill Pinot Noir
Bold and balanced, full-flavored and versatile
$75
Retail
$60
About the Wine
The 2024 Rayhill Pinot Noir represents our eleventh single-vineyard bottling from this prestigious source. The Rayhill Vineyard lies in the newly recognized Sebastopol Hills district within the highly desired Russian River Valley appellation. The premium-quality eight-acre vineyard experiences warm, sunny days and cool, breezy evenings that yield elegant and incredibly expressive pinot noir grapes.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Pinot Noir
Body
Appearance
Bright ruby hue, gently lightening at the rim.
Aroma
Opens with a delicate aromatic profile led by red currant, black cherry, and raspberry jam, lifted by a savory note of fresh thyme.
Palate
On the palate, blackberry and macerated strawberry are complemented by the richness of sweet tobacco leaf, adding depth and complexity to the medium-bodied structure. The wine finishes with pronounced, textural tannins and enduring notes of clove and cedar, creating a polished, balanced, and quietly expressive close.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Destemmed, hand-punched twice daily
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months in 30% new French oak
Alcohol
13.8%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
The 2024 Rayhill Pinot Noir shows a depth of flavor that pairs well with poultry, such as a pan-seared duck breast served alongside cranberry jus and almond rice pilaf.
