In the heart of the Russian River Valley, the Alberigi Vineyard, sourced exclusively by Radio-Coteau, lies on a stretch of Vine Hill Road renowned for its Goldridge soils. Repeated frost during budbreak resulted in overall lower production in the field and consequently less wine in barrel. We fermented 21% whole cluster for this bottling.

Scarlet in color, nuanced Russian River Valley flavors of cola and ripe raspberry, sweet entry fuses an elegant body with refined finish.  Drinking well now, but will cellar through at least 2016.

326 cases produced. $50 per bottle
RELEASE DATE: March 2010

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2010
93 points
“Bright red. Enticing aromas of raspberry, bitter cherry, Asian spices and incense. Then suave and creamy in the mouth, with excellent energy and lift-and a jolt of minerality-to its red and dark berry flavors. Mounts impressively on the back half and coats the palate with spice and exotic floral qualities. Fine-grained tannins add grip to the long, sappy finish. Powerful but refined pinot noir with the depth and structure to age.”— Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #187, February 2010
(88-90) points
“The 2008 Pinot Noir Alberigi (about one-fifth whole clusters) displays classic red Burgundy-like notes of earth, rose petals, pomegranate, currants, and smoked herbs, fresh acids as well as a lean, medium-bodied, lively style. Tight at present, it will benefit from further barrel aging, and will probably require a year or two of bottle age as well. ” — Robert Parker

i-winereview March 2010
92 points
“The Alberigi Pinot Noir from the 2.5 acre vineyard of the same name has a medium ruby hue with aromas of plum, leather, spice and loam. It is a big shouldered wine, somewhat backward at this stage of development, and in need of a couple of years of cellaring. The palate shows excellent depth with lush cherry and earth flavors and firm tannins. This is a wine that can easily be aged 6+ years. ”
—M. Potashnik and D. Winkler

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