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Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch
Trione
United States - California - Russian River Valley

Pinot Noir is a beautiful wine. The Trione Russian River Ranch Pinot Noir is an excellent example of the variety. While Burgundian in origin, the Trione Pinot shows its Russian River boldness and perfect fruit expression. A great complexity of earthiness, fruit forwardness, and elemental boldness, this wine is very expressive. It lingers on the palate for a smooth, light to medium bodied mouthfeel.

Specifications
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Vinification
Traditional techniques such as open top fermentations and hand plunging the cap during primary fermentation were implemented. To accentuate the fruit component, twenty percent of the grapes were added whole cluster to the bottom of the fermenter. The cuvee or blend is a mix of clones from Russian River Ranch. The clones chosen were UCD37, Pommard, 115, and 777. Each clone brings to the blend its own distinct characteristics. UCD37 is bold and full bodied, Pommard is rich and aromatic, Clone 115 tends to be more fruit forward with good color and the 777 adds pronounced Pinot Noir aroma, good color and a very silky texture to the blend.
Aged 15 months in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels (40% new)
Pairings

Pair this with your favorite roasted duck or turkey dishes, dried fruits, hard cheeses, or drink on its own. Salute!

Reviews and News

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - TP

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - TP

tasting panel logo"TPerfumed and flavored with jasmine and black cherry, with an essence of dark chocolate and patchouli. Exotic and haunting, with a marvelous, silky mouthfeel."

- The Tasting Panel (May 2022), 93 pts

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 92 PTS - JS

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A savory and mossy pinot noir with racy berries, licorice and ash. Some coca cola, too. This is deep and decadent with some dried roses and wet earth on the palate and some darker fruit and herbs in the lengthy finish. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (June 2022), 92 pts

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 91 PTS - WS

2018 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 91 PTS - WS

"This has broadened out, offering an enticing wave of mulled blood orange and mulberry fruit flavors infused with red tea, dried anise, menthol and savory notes. Features lingering tension on the finish, despite the mature profile. Drink now through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."

- Wine Spectator (August 2022), 91 pts

2017 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - TP

2017 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - TP

tasting panel somm journal logo"This is a full-bodied Pinot, with rose petal and cinnamon peeking out of underbrush. It's savory, rich, and spicy, with an earthy finish."

- The Tasting Panel (March 2021), 93 pts

2017 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - JS

2017 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A rich, layered pinot with strawberry, meat, cedar and smoke aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and rich, yet remains focused and bright at the end. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (December 2020), 93 pts

2016 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 91 PTS - JD

2016 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 91 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"I loved the nose on the 2016 Pinot Noir River Road Ranch. This is a complex, nuanced Pinot Noir with plenty of spiced red fruits as well as subtle bay leaf, bouquet garni, spice, and new leather aromas a and flavors. With a very Côte de Beaune-like vibe, drink this medium-bodied, elegant, incredible satisfying Pinot Noir over the coming 7-8 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (May 2020), 91 pts

2016 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 90 PTS - JS

2016 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"An attractive red with strawberry and chocolate character. Full-bodied, round and fruity. Rather ripe style. Drink now."

- James Suckling (February 2021), 90 pts

2015 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - JS

2015 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A brashly oaked, modern style that has ample spice and meaty, youthful complexity on the nose. The palate has a wealth of neatly detailed tannins and plush, dark fruit, laced with attractive oak spice. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (November 2018), 93 pts

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2015 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 90 PTS - WA

2015 Trione Pinot Noir River Road Ranch - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir River Road Ranch opens with notes of crushed black cherries, mulberries and raspberry tart with a wonderfully spicy undercurrent of cinnamon toast and allspice notions. Medium to full-bodied, it gives a lovely savory character in the mouth with soft tannins and background acid, finishing with all those spices coming through. 1,269 cases produced."

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #236, April 2018), 90 pts

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Producer Information: Trione

Trione Winery was established in 2005 by Mark and Vic Trione. The Trione family has farmed Sonoma county for three generations and is deeply rooted in the Sonoma Country wine ...
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