"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." - Winery Notes

Roth Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Reviews

"Jesse Katz focuses on Russian River Valley vineyards with gravelly, well-drained soils for this wine. It has a spicy, conifer forest edge to contrast ripe, high-toned raspberry flavors. The finish is juicy, pungent and clean, with the fruit sweetness to match roast duck." - 91, Wine & Spirits

Roth Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Tasting Notes

"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." - Winemaker Notes

Roth Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Pairings

Roast duck.