Inman Family Pinot Noir OGV Estate Russian River Valley 2018
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust
Deep stuff, huh? Well, don’t ponder too long ‘cause we have a NEW PINOT ALERT!!! Take a screen grab, make a Tik Tok, add it to your Myspace profile (I jest…), and one day you might tell your grandkids about this moment. Inman Family’s OGV pinot noir from the Russian River Valley is just...that...astoundingly AWESOME. Even at the winery retail of $75, it SOARS, but today?!?! At OVER 60% OFF...this is a Last Bottle mission control-approved launch into the stratosphere!
Set in the very heart of the Russian River, not far from the likes of Kistler, Martinelli, and Dutton Ranch, you’ll find an unassuming little winery called Inman Family. There, Napa native Kathleen Inman serves as owner, winemaker, general manager, and all in all Jill-of-all-trades. From her pride and joy ORGANICALLY FARMED estate vineyard, Olivet Grange, she makes a FEW HUNDRED cases of top-notch, absolutely classic Russian River Valley pinot noir. We worked a deal to get what we could, but this could (and should!) FLY! DO NOT MISS.
Uber-pretty aromas and flavors of black tea, cinnamon bark, Rainier cherries, and pomegranates, with roundness provided by that signature RRV cola note. The finish reveals hints of white pepper and sea spray – all bundled up in a compelling, taut, juicy, and elegant pinot noir package. We discovered this at a tasting a couple of months back of the region’s off-the-radar producers and this was a hands-down favorite – taking home best-in-show amongst dozens of top-rate RRV producers. No scores, no press...it is just TOO SMALL! But trust us, when it comes to Russian River pinot...ADD THIS TO YOUR LIST! 60% OFF, my friends! Pinot-philes rejoice! While it lasts, of course...
"Olivet Grange Vineyard (OGV) is the Inman Family’s sensitively farmed estate vineyard – using only certified organic fertilizers and pesticides. This 10.45 acre vineyard is located at the junction of Olivet and Piner Roads amidst some of Sonoma County’s and the Russian River Valley’s most respected vineyards. Olivet Grange is located in the Russian River neighborhood known as the Santa Rosa Plain. Like our other Pinot Noirs, this wine is made without any additions of water, acid, enzymes, or tannins, and is fermented with the native yeast on the grapes and the naturally available malolactic bacteria."
Technical Details
Country: United StatesRegion: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Olivet Grange Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.10%
About The Producer
"Kathleen Inman is the owner, winemaker and general manager of Inman Family Wines and Olivet Grange Vineyard in Sonoma County, California.
A Napa Valley native, Inman started Inman Family Wines in 2000 with the planting of OGV 10.45-acre estate in the heart of the Russian River Valley. She currently produces Pinot Noir, an intentional direct-to-press Rosé of Pinot Noir called Endless Crush®, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Extra Brut Luxe Cuvée, Brut Rosé, and a Blanc de Noir.
Inman endeavors to produce wines that are naturally low in alcohol, high in acid, and food friendly. Often an innovator and trend-setter, Inman was the first new California luxury brand to launch using 100% Stelvin® closures in 2002 and was a pioneer in the revival of California rosé, producing her best-selling Endless Crush ® rosé since 2004, long before they became a staple in California wineries."
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