Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir 2022
Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir 2022 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (California, United States), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2032). Decant for about 30 minutes. Critic score 97/100 (merchant-reported).
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Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. The RAEN winery was founded in 2013 by Carlo and Dante Mondavi, grandsons of the very famous Robert Mondavi. After their studies in Europe, the two winegrowers collaborated with the team of winemakers led by their father Tim Mondavi at the Robert Mondavi Winery until its sale in 2004, when they participated in the foundation of Continuum in 2005. Continuing a prestigious family tradition and the teachings received both by their grandfather and father, Carlo and Dante concentrate the production of their winery on three exceptional class Pinot Noirs, coming from three sites on the western hills of the Sonoma coast, and two Chardonnays. Royal St. Robert Cuvee is an exceptional Pinot Noir dedicated to the memory of grandfather Robert Mondavi, who played a fundamental role in Carlo and Dante's wine formation. The grapes are selected in the coastal vineyards of the western side of Sonoma. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts. The wine reveals an intense and vibrant aromatic profile with rose petals, aromas of black and red cherry, raspberry and plum, Mediterranean herbs, forest floor and black tea flavors. In the mouth, this Pinot Noir is elegant and silky, lively, and with fine and delicate floral aromas and some spicy notes. It is the perfect wine for game birds, duck, and goose.