Forth Vineyards Pinot Noir 'Histoire' Russian River Valley 2023 750ml

USA : CALIFORNIA : RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

CONVENTIONAL : Pinot Noir

MED-FULL-BODIED, DARK CHERRY, WILD STRAWBERRY, VANILLA, FRENCH OAK

Grapes sourced from Cousins Vineyard, where twenty-year-old vines have settled into the cool, fog-driven terroir of the Russian River Valley — one of California's most reliable addresses for Pinot Noir. The 2023 growing season opened with record winter rains that replenished drought-depleted soils, then slowed into a long, cool ripening arc. The result is a vintage with vibrant color, fresh acidity, and polished tannins built for the table.

Forth Vineyards is a husband-and-wife project — Jann and Gerry Forth — who left careers in healthcare and nonprofits to farm in Sonoma County starting in 1998. Their winemaking philosophy is direct: pick at optimal ripeness and step back. The 'Histoire' spends 14 months in French oak, arriving with silky tannins and a quiet, food-friendly confidence.

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