RARECAT Russian River Pinot Noir 2022

Name: RARECAT Russian River Pinot Noir 2022
Brand: RARECAT Wines
SKU: RUSSIAN-RIVER-PINOT-NOIR-2022
Price: 91.80 USD
Availability: InStock

$91.80

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Tasting Notes

The 2022 RARECAT Pinot Noir opens with elegant aromatics of ripe Bing cherry, Mirabelle plum, dried tea leaves, and rose petals. On the palate, it reveals vibrant red fruit, black cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, layered with a whisper of sassafras and soft baking spice. The mouthfeel is plush yet silky, with balanced tannins and a long, pure finish.

Wine Specs

Vintage - 2022
Region - Russian River Valley
Varietal - Pinot Noir
ABV - 13.5
Aging - Nine months of oak aging in French barrels customized for RARECAT by one of the few master coopers in Burgundy.
Production - 259 Cases

How to Serve

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This wine calls for thoughtful, earthy dishes. Pair with:

Duck breast with cherry reduction sauce
Wild mushroom risotto

Herb-roasted chicken with rosemary and thyme

Porcini-crusted pork tenderloin

Washed-rind cheeses or aged Brie

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Serve at 58–62°F. Decanting is optional but reveals more floral notes with time.

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Burgundy

RARECAT Russian River Pinot Noir 2022

$91.80

RARECAT Russian River Pinot Noir 2022

Winemaker Notes

Crafted from two Pinot Noir clones—667 and 115—this wine is all about balance. Clone 667 brings structure and density; 115 brings perfume and juiciness. We de-stemmed into open-top tanks, cold-soaked for three days at 50°F, and performed twice-daily punchdowns for optimal extraction. Aged for nine months in 50% new French oak from a master cooper in Burgundy, the wine shows textural finesse and layered complexity, true to both site and vintage.

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Region Profile

Russian River Valley

At RARECAT, our winemaking begins with intention and ends with restraint. We make wines that are elegant, complex, and balanced. Handling pinot noir is about gentle extraction and Maceration. Our Burgundian barrels are chosen for their ability to lift the wine, not overshadow it. The result is a style that values nuance over saturation.

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Vineyard Profile

Bucher Vineyards

Tucked along Westside Road in the heart of the Russian River Valley, Bucher Vineyard is a place where fog meets finesse. The morning marine layer rolls in like clockwork, cooling the vines and allowing the fruit to ripen slowly, patiently—just the way pinot noir prefers. The soils here are Goldridge, a fine, sandy loam that drains well and gently stresses the vines, encouraging nuance over excess.

At RARECAT, we work with a specific block - House Block with its Dijon 115 clone. The small berries provide the structure and complexed we love in Russian River pinot noirs.

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Shipping is based on order size, destination, and selected service. Our standard carriers are UPS and FedEx Ground, though we can accommodate any service level requested. While we are a small, family-owned winery, we partner with one of the largest wine shippers in the United States. If it is legal to ship to your location, we can make it happen.

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