Valravn Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA 2021 Champagne Henri Goutorbe this is an impressive estate

this is an impressive estate in its own right

and the minerality only grows as you soak in the flint and limestone notes

jack-fruit

wild strawberry

showing precision and freshness

Valravn Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA 2021 Champagne Henri Goutorbe this is an impressive estateThe 2021 Valravn Pinot Noir is a juicy, complex wine with rich raspberry compote, clove, and cedar spice scents. The Sonoma Coast parcels show the typical crunchy red fruits, while the Russian River fruit gives the briary bramble, all accented with spice from the whole cluster components. An unctuous palate weight balances flavors of framboise and wild berries. The wine has excellent complexity and plays in a category far above its modest price point.