{"product_id":"mon-premier-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-2023","title":"Mon Premier Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russian River Valley is not one climate but a funnel. Each afternoon, cold Pacific air and fog pour in through the Petaluma Gap and up the river corridor from the coast, settling over the vines overnight and often lingering until late morning. Days warm up, nights drop hard, and the swing between them can reach 35 to 40 degrees. That is why Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley ripens to dark, ripe fruit while keeping the acidity that holds it together. Much of the valley's best Pinot grows on Goldridge sandy loam, a fine, free-draining soil laid down over an ancient seabed that keeps vigor modest. The AVA was established in 1983 and has become one of the defining Pinot Noir addresses in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMon Premier Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023 is a Sonoma red wine made inside the appellation, and the label means \"my first.\" Expect what the Russian River Valley does with Pinot Noir in a cool year: black cherry, red raspberry, and cola, with forest floor and baking spice, a silky, medium-bodied middle, and bright acidity carrying a clean finish. 2023 was one of the coolest and latest California vintages in two decades. Heavy winter rain filled the soils, a mild summer slowed ripening, and Sonoma harvest started weeks behind normal; at least one Sonoma winery began picking on September 21, its latest start since 2011. The long hang time built flavor at lower sugar and favored freshness over heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMon Premier Wines describes itself simply: Sonoma wine, made in the Russian River Valley. The label publishes almost nothing beyond that. The name tells you the intent: a first wine, built on the grape and the valley that set the standard for California Pinot Noir. It is a straightforward way to taste what a cool, slow vintage does in this valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian River Pinot Noir loves the table. Pan-seared salmon with a pinot and shallot reduction lets the acidity cut the rich fish while the cherry fruit meets the sauce. Roast chicken thighs with wild mushrooms and thyme lean into the wine's earthy side. Pork tenderloin with a dried cherry and balsamic glaze echoes the fruit and stands up to the silky tannin. For a weeknight, try a mushroom and Gruyère flatbread with caramelized onions. This is the Pinot to open when dinner is simple but you still want the wine to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Misa Colorado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68320808206559,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PA290629.jpg?v=1793317952","url":"https:\/\/danverwinemerchant.com\/products\/mon-premier-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-2023","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}