Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard 2017 Russian River Valley

WINE ENTHUSIAST:

92 Points

Juicy and smoothly exuberant in purple and blue fruit, this lightly ripe wine is balanced and refreshing, with lasting spice notes of pepper, nutmeg and clove. The oak is subtle and supportive, underscoring its savory side.

-Virginie Boone

FROM THE WINERY:

Winemaker Notes: John Bucher has made quite a name for himself as a winegrower in the Russian River Valley, with the likes of Williams Selyem lobbying for fruit annually from his Westside Road estate that overlooks the Russian River. Being neighbors with Rochioli, it is easy to understand why the grapes from Bucher Vineyard are held in such high regard. Yountville clay, Laughlin, and Josephine loams make up the 38 sustainably farmed acres of Bucher Vineyard. We have been sourcing fruit since 2014 from a steep hillside block, providing for excellent drainage and exposure–both of which are vital to the crafting of elegant and nuanced pinot noir.