{"product_id":"2023-laguna-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-kistler-vineyard","title":"2023 Laguna Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, Kistler Vineyard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eSumptuous, aromatic and utterly seamless, the 2023 \u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eLaguna Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterclass in California precision and elegance. Deep ruby in colour, it unfurls with captivating aromas of ripe black cherry, crushed rose petal, wild strawberry and forest spice, layered with subtle notes of graphite, tea leaf and warm oak. The palate is luxurious yet poised, with waves of red and dark fruit that glide over silk-smooth tannins and a vibrant core of acidity. Beneath its velvet texture lies real tension and depth, finishing long and savoury with hints of clove, cocoa and fine earth. This is Sonoma Pinot at its most refined: powerful, pure, and whisper-smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the evening slows down, and everything feels beautifully in balance.\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"950\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast duck, seared tuna, mushroom risotto, or truffle pasta.\u003cbr data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eSteve Kistler and Mark Bixler\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a cult benchmark of the Sonoma Coast, a winery devoted to crafting Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that capture the soul of their sites. Each vineyard, from coastal ridges to inland valleys, is bottled separately, revealing unique soil and microclimate character with almost obsessive precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"2077\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eLaguna Ridge Vineyard\u003c\/em\u003e lies on the western edge of the \u003cem data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eRussian River Valley\u003c\/em\u003e, where foggy mornings and Goldridge sandy loam soils produce Pinot Noir of sensual texture and aromatic intensity. The 2023 vintage was fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels (around 50% new), showcasing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eKistler’s signature style\u003c\/strong\u003e of purity of fruit, layered complexity, and a silken structure that speaks more of restraint than ripeness. A wine of quiet grandeur and lasting beauty, one for the cellar, or for that rare evening when only perfection will do\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895155478913,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023LagunaRidgeVineyardPinotNoir_KistlerVineyard_2048x2048_ea3820cc-9185-4ebd-9a24-55c08c2832db.png?v=1780417408","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2023-laguna-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-kistler-vineyard","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}