Valravn Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA 2021 Champagne Henri Goutorbe and river rock

and river rock

and the minerality only grows as you soak in the flint and limestone notes

this is an impressive estate in its own right

with more body than these wines tend to show

Valravn Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA 2021 Champagne Henri Goutorbe and river rockThe 2021 Valravn Pinot Noir is a juicy, complex wine with rich raspberry compote, clove, and cedar spice scents. The Sonoma Coast parcels show the typical crunchy red fruits, while the Russian River fruit gives the briary bramble, all accented with spice from the whole cluster components. An unctuous palate weight balances flavors of framboise and wild berries. The wine has excellent complexity and plays in a category far above its modest price point.