Wine Notes

2009 Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir

Roth Estate is committed to making wines with the truest and best expression of the diverse and idyllic growing conditions in Sonoma County. The 2009 Roth Estate Pinot Noir, grown on the Sonoma Coast, has pure, ripe varietal flavors of red and Bing cherries that are well focused, elegant and persistent. It was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. It is a beautiful display of cool-climate Pinot Noir, with excellent depth and complexity of flavors accented with hints of sweet oak.

With a dry winter and warm spring the vines awakened early. Fortunately in late March the vineyards were replenished by spring rains, which supported vigorous growth prior to bloom. An even set led to a balanced crop, and mild summer conditions with a warm August encouraged ripening and flavor development. Despite early October rains, the grapes arrived at the winery in pristine condition, bursting with varietal character.

Composition & Analysis

Accolades

Wine & Spirits - 91 Points, Best Buy

"It has a spicy, confier forest edge to contrast ripe, high-tones raspberry flavors. The finish is juicy, pungent and clean, with the fruit sweetness to match roast duck." -- Joshua Greene

The Wine Spectator - 89 Points, Very Good

"Tight ad firm with grainy mineral, pebble, dried berry, blackberry and sage notes. At points, rustic, chewy and tannic, yet also personable, full-bodied and worthy of a second or third sip.  Drink now through 2013.  4200 cases made."

Allen Meadows - Burghound, 89 Points

2009 Pinot Noir – Sonoma Coast: (Sonoma County, 4200 cases, SRP $27, 14.5%). An expressive nose offers up liqueur aromas of cherry and raspberry that evidence discreet top notes of cranberry. The lacy light to middle weight flavors possess a gorgeous mouth feel before culminating in a mildly tangy but energetic finish. This somewhat fruit-driven effort does display a hint of backend warmth but I like the style as well as the sophisticated delivery. 89/2013+

Wine Enthusiast - 88 Points

"Some Sonoma Coast Pinots are dark, heavy and dense, and this is one of them. It's so rich and full-bodied in black cherry, raspberry and currant fruit, it's almost like a Rhône wine.  Defines a certain style, and delicious at that, but not likely to age, so drink now."  S.H. (6/1/2011)

Wine Pairing

Chanterelle Mushroom
Risotto