2005 Kistler "Kistler Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir the Azienda Agricola Schiavenza has

the Azienda Agricola Schiavenza has been working since 1956

Another knock-out offering is the 2012 Zinfandel Montafi Ranch

really communicates an impression of cold terroir

It has a delectable bouquet of dark red berry fruit

tarry nose

2005 Kistler "Kistler Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir the Azienda Agricola Schiavenza has"It is easy to get excited about Kistler's Pinot Noirs," remarked Robert Parker in 1998. "All are aged in 100% new oak, made in small lots (250 500 cases), and bottled with neither fining nor filtration. They are trying to keep the levels of SO2 to minimal dosages so the wines can be as expressive as possible. These Pinot Noirs can easily hold their own in blind tastings with the finest red Burgundies." More than a decade later, Parker's praise