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Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – 2014
Wine Spectator
92 points
"Generous, from the light smoky and toasty aromas to the core of strawberry, raspberry, plum and blackberry. Offers depth, persistence and length..."
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Toboni Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2014
Wine Spectator
92 points
"Smoky, charry oak imparts aroma and flavor, overshadowing the ripe plum and wild berry notes. Ultimately, the elements fold together, creating a complex character that gains on the palate..."
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Toboni Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2014
Notes of sandalwood, dried flowers and raspberry liqueur greet the nose. On the palate, a savory mineral quality pairs nicely with raspberry and white pepper. The finish is rich and mouth-filling, with blue and red fruits carried by chewy tannins.
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – 2014
On the nose, juicy blue and red fruit testify to the warm, dry growing season. Notes of gingerbread, pain grille, raspberry reduction and wild strawberry follow. The palate boasts a purity of fruit centered on crushed cherries and fresh raspberries.
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2014
A nose of brambly wild berry, forest floor, cola, pencil shavings and blackberry preserves is complemented by flavors of cranberry, black plum, pomegranate and espresso. The mid-palate is silky and rich, leading into a long, layered finish.
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Russian River Valley – 2014
This wine is rich and silky with a firm structure. Notes of brioche, peach, panna cotta and white flowers greet the nose, while flavors of limeade, pear nectar and lemon zest are buoyed by a savory and mouth-watering mix of acid and minerals.
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2014
On the nose, the wine displays aromas of wet granite, brioche, orange blossom, lemon oil, grilled pineapple and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is silky and rich, with notes of pear nectar, lemon butter, mango and panna cotta.
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Banfield Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2014
Aromas of lime zest, orange blossom, wet granite and baking spices emanate from the glass. The wine is silky with great density and minerality on the mid-palate. Notes of pear skin, lime curd and lemon butter unfold through the long finish.
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Banfield Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
94 points, Cellar Selection
“From one of the producer’s coolest sites, this wine has a nose of wet gravel and lime peel, enveloped in oaky caramel and toast with Meyer lemon jam. A mouthwatering structure of spicy acidity underlies it all.”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Cellar Selection
“An opulent nose surges from the bottle in this lush, exuberant wine from the legendary vineyard site. Pronounced flavors of baked apple, caramel, honey and peach combine in memorable, full-bodied ways. Textured and layered …”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
92 points
“A lighthearted, refined and distinctive wine made from vineyards including Ritchie and Banfield, this white gets less time in oak than the single-vineyard designates, but sings in waxy apple, lemon, nutmeg and brioche. This is a pretty wine …”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Russian River Valley – 2013
Vinous
93 points
“The 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is gorgeous. Apricot, orange blossom, mint, honey and wild flowers meld together in the 2013 Chardonnay. Sumptuous, layered and super-expressive, the 2013 is endowed with notable depth and intensity.”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Vinous
93+ points
“Orchard fruit, white flowers and mint open up, but only with great reluctance. The most reticent of these 2013 Chardonnays … hints of slate, smoke, dried herbs and flowers hint at the wine's considerable potential.”
Arista Winery
Chardonnay, Banfield Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Vinous
96 points
“A dramatic, large-scaled wine, the 2013 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard is the most unctuous, powerful Chardonnay in this lineup. A host of apricot jam, orange blossom, mint, honey and smoke meld together as this richly textured Chardonnay shows …”
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013
Vinous
92 points
“The 2013 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard hits the palate with a rush of dark red fruit, iron, smoke, licorice and game. Intense, ripe and juicy, the Ferrington captures the personality of this Anderson Valley site in spades.”
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Toboni Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
Vinous
92 points
“The 2013 Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard shows the punchier, racier wines in the range. Succulent black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and new leather flesh out. Drink this forward, flamboyant Pinot over the next handful of years.”
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Editors' Choice
“The winery’s larger offering from several vineyard sites, this wine is designed entirely to please, offering a seductively juicy abundance in black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Approachable and full bodied, the tannins are soft and the oak…”
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
95 points, Top 100 Cellar Selections #49
"This wine hits the mark for spicy aromas, rich flavors and a velvety yet vibrant texture. The complex aromas resemble pencil shavings and baking spices, with flavors of bright red cherry, ripe plum and clove."
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Toboni Vineyard, Russian River Valley – 2013
The nose is full of sweet spice and raspberry. Cocoa powder, bacon, fresh raspberries and fig come in waves as this complex, tightly knit wine opens up. Raspberry coulis, roast duck, grilled pancetta and gingersnap aromas begin to develop with time.
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – 2013
This wine shows a nose of forest floor and ripe raspberry. As it opens, cola and blue and black fruits add to the expressive nose. On the palate, the wine’s firm acidity anchors raspberry, cranberry and strawberry, accompanied by a minerality.
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