96+ Points -
"Moving back to the Russian River Valley, the 2023 Pinot Noir Jennifer's Vineyard is a medium ruby color and is more expressive, primary, and floral in this vintage, with notes of mixed berries, crushed roses, and sweet herbs. The palate reveals more tension and brightness and is more approachable and open than the nose suggests, with bright acidity, well-defined tannins, and hints of citrus and dried herbs on the finish. I would give this one another year to allow its more savory and layered depth to unfold. Drink 2026-2046." - Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, July 2025
Tasting Notes
Jennifer’s Pinot Noir is both elegant and powerful. It features aromas of boysenberries, violets, and lavender followed by flavors of black raspberries, black tea, and anise. The 2023 Jennifer’s Pinot is very dense, but with fine tannins and a silky, persistent mouthfeel. This wine is an expression of one of the most unique neighborhoods in the Russian River Valley.
Historic Acclaim
2022: 96 points, Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, June 2024
2022: 94 points, Lisa Perrott-Brown, The Wine Independent, April 2024
2021: 96 points, Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, July 2023
2019: 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, August 2022
2019: 95 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022
2018: 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, July 2021
2018: 94 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, February 2021
2017: 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, May 2020
2017: 95 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, February 2020
2016: 96+ points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, October 2018
2015: 96+ Points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, December 2017
2015: 90-92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2017
2014: 93 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, October 2016
2013: 92+ points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, October 2015
2013: 91-93 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2015
2012: 91 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2014
2011: 91-92 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2013
2010: 92-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2012
2009: 92+ points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, December 2011
2007: 94 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, February 2010
2007: 92 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2009
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Named in honor of co-proprietor Jennifer Hartford, this wine is defined by its power, concentration of fruit, structure and an underlying elegance. A wine that is built to age, Jennifer’s proves that not all Pinot Noirs are shy, retiring, delicate souls. Jennifer’s Pinot Noir is sourced from a vineyard in the windy and very cool Sebastopol Hills subregion of the Russian River Valley AVA. The Jennifer’s Pinot blocks are planted to the Swan and Pommard selections, and Dijon 777 on this Bloomfield Road site. The dark color, intense black fruit aroma and flavor profile are a testament to the terroir of this site.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak; 23% new
Time in oak: 13.4 months
Yeast: Native
Alcohol: 14.1%
TA: 6.2 g/L
pH: 3.44
Cases produced: 323
Unfined and unfiltered