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River Road
2023 Reserve, Pinot Meunier, Russian River Valley

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Category: Other Red

Date Tasted: 9/12/2024

Country: USA

Alcohol: 13.7%

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94 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$24

River Road
2023 Reserve, Pinot Meunier, Russian River Valley

Pair this wine with:

Category: Other Red

Date Tasted: 9/12/2024

Country: USA

Alcohol: 13.7%

Clear light garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red currant, strawberry, cranberry chutney and herbs, and cigar box with a satiny, lively, dry light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish with accents of strawberry and cranberry, red cherry and currant, strawberry tops and dried leaves, and herbal tea with well-integrated tannins. Shows off the beautiful red berry aspects of the variety with a light and pleasing earthy base note; this wine begs for food.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Crisp & Lively
	Aroma:	red currant, strawberry, cranberry chutney and herbs, and cigar box
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with accents of strawberry and cranberry, red cherry and currant, strawberry tops and dried leaves, and herbal tea
	Sweetness:	Dry
	Enjoy:	Now-3 years with food
	Pairing:	Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
	Bottom Line:	Shows off the beautiful red berry aspects of the variety with a light and pleasing earthy base note; this wine begs for food.

The Producer

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

5220 Ross Road

Sebastopol, CA 95472

USA

1 707-887-8130

riverroadvineyards.com

Their Portfolio

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87 •	Pam’s UN-Oaked 2022 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $14.00.
85 •	Pam’s UN-Oaked 2022 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00.
88 •	Pam’s UN-Oaked 2022 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00.
86 •	Pam’s Un-Oaked 2021 Un-Oaked, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
BR •	Pam’s Un-Oaked 2024 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
85 •	River Road 2022 Double Oaked, Chardonnay, California 14.8% (USA) $16.00.
94 •	River Road 2023 Reserve, Pinot Meunier, Russian River Valley 13.7% (USA) $24.00.
89 •	River Road 2024 Reserve Un-Oaked, Chardonnay, California 14% (USA) $16.00.
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87 •	Ron Rubin 2022 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 13.5% (USA) $20.00.
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87 •	Ron Rubin 2023 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 13.5% (USA) $20.00.
92 •	Ron Rubin 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 13.7% (USA) $25.00.

Other Red

Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass

Other red is a large category that covers many red wines from around the globe that are made from lesser-known varieties. These include Albarossa and Ruché from Piedmont in Italy, Touriga from Virginia and numerous blended reds from California, Washington and other states in the US as well as Argentina, Chile and Spain.

Many of these reds are robust and somewhat spicy; while they can age for several years in some cases, most are meant for consumption upon release. Pair them with a variety of foods, from tapas and empanadas to barbecued beef and young sheep's cheeses.