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94 Vinous -
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The 2017 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is absolutely gorgeous. A wild array of floral and savory notes make a strong opening statement. Expressive and multi-faceted, the Royal St. Robert is positively dazzling from the very first taste. The interplay of fruit, whole cluster savoriness and structure results in a captivating Pinot that has more than enough pedigree to reward a number of years of cellaring. This is a brilliant showing. Wow!
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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The 2017 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert was made with 100% whole cluster. Pale to medium ruby-purple, the nose offers boysenberry, blackberries, crushed red cherries, smoky charcuterie notes and spicy cranberry sauce scents plus touches of forest floor and moss coming through with time in the glass. It's light to medium-bodied with concentrated, spicy fruits with well-woven tannins and juicy acidity to refresh the finish.
94 James Suckling -
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This has attractive aromas of fresh red cherries and berries with such interestingly perfumed red berries. The palate has a sleek and succulently appealing style with a very smoothly rendered texture. Precise and full of interest. Drink or hold.
Technical Details
- BlendPinot Noir
- WinemakerCarlo and Dante Mondavi
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationSonoma Coast
- Alcohol12.5%
RAEN Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert Cuvee Sonoma Coast 2017
Pinot Noir | US
VN94, WA94, JS94
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Let’s get right to it. RAEN (pronounced "rain") stands for "Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally". Practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture as well as regenerative agriculture, all without irrigation of any kind, the RAEN team spares no expenses in the vineyards.
About the Producer
In a remote, raw territory where forests and meadows meet the Pacific Ocean, the story of RAEN began in 2013. Fourth-generation vintners and brothers, Carlo and Dante Mondavi (sons of Tim Mondavi and grandchildren of Robert Mondavi), admired these hills of the true Sonoma Coast for decades, recognizing their potential to yield whole-cluster pinot noirs of incredible expression, elegance, and length. RAEN (pronounced "rain") is their ethos, representing a dedication to Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally and reminding us that rain becomes wine in the vineyard every year.