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Picket Fence Russian River Pinot Noir

Alison Crowe has been making wine since 1995 and is the Director of Winemaking for Napa-based Plata Wine Partners, LLC.  Crafting lots of wine from such premiere appellations as Russian River, Alexander Valley, Napa Valley and Santa Barbara County, Alison brings the vineyard directly to the client, from large nationally distributed wineries as well as hot start-up brands.

She got her start in the cellars of Chalone Vineyard and Curtis Winery, made wine at Bonny Doon Vineyard for four and a half years and consulted during the 2005 harvest with Michel Rolland at Bodegas Salentein in Mendoza, Argentina.

Picket Fence wines grew out of a desire to create handcrafted wines that reflect the awe-inspiring appeal of Sonoma County’s Russian River and Alexander Valleys. This spectacular region is a place of unparalleled beauty with unique growing conditions and vineyards. It is the coolest appellation in Sonoma County with diverse soils and microclimates owing to its tumultuous geological history.

Expertly grown and harvested, our grapes are a true expression of the soil and climate that specifically defines the two Valleys. Created in small lots, Picket Fence Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon celebrate our passion for the Russian River & Alexander Valley and our sentiment that wine is a way of bringing family and friends together. We invite you to celebrate life with Picket Fence Wines.

Allison, herself, finds this wine has rich aromas of raspberry jam and brandy macerated cherries. Its luxurious density and beautiful structure are hallmarks of this Russian River Pinot Noir. Round flavors and balanced tannins finish with nuances of vanilla and star anise.

Picket Fence Pinot Noir Notes to the Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Translucent red
• AROMA: Raspberry jam and brandy macerated cherries
• TASTE: Fruit forward with hints of spice, vanilla and star anise
• FINISH: Rich and velvety with hints of oak
• ABV: 13.5%