2015 Kistler, Laguna Ridge Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Bottle (750mL)

VM98 "The 2015 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge (formerly Kistler Vineyard) is just as riveting from bottle as it was from tank. Inky, deep and explosive, the 2015 hits the palate with a rush of blue/purplish fruit, creme de cassis, lavender, menthol, game, white flowers and incense. Vivid and spectacularly rich, this full-throttle Pinot has so much to offer. The tannins need time to soften, but all the elements are in the right place. A flourish of floral and savory notes add the closing layers of complexity." AG for VM April 2018
This producer makes a 'Kistler Vineyard' Pinot Noir and a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The 'Kistler Vineyard' Pinot Noir, produced since 2000, changed AVA from Russian River Valley to Sonoma Coast in 2006.