Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.1173 ratings
8.714 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A light ruby red color with aromas of red fruit and hints of citrus spice. The 100% Pinot Noir wine was aged for 10 months on French oak, (35% new) before bottling. On the palate, the finished product was medium-body and displayed a predominant focus of red fruit, cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries and red currants. The wine showed polished tannins surrounded by lively acidity and a touch of earthy spices, giving the wine a tremendous balance. Elegant wine at a great price, a real treasure find.

A light ruby red color with aromas of red fruit and hints of citrus spice. The 100% Pinot Noir wine was aged for 10 months on French oak, (35% new) before bottling. On the palate, the finished product was medium-body and displayed a predominant focus of red fruit, cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries and red currants. The wine showed polished tannins surrounded by lively acidity and a touch of earthy spices, giving the wine a tremendous balance. Elegant wine at a great price, a real treasure find.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Grant Simpson

Nose is super subtle little cola and bright red fruit, pallet all cherries little vanilla. 14.1 abv not noticing at first but little hot on finish. The veal chop was the winner tonight.

Nose is super subtle little cola and bright red fruit, pallet all cherries little vanilla. 14.1 abv not noticing at first but little hot on finish. The veal chop was the winner tonight.

Dec 22nd, 2015
Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

8.7

Nice easy drinking. Good balance, clean winemaking.

Nice easy drinking. Good balance, clean winemaking.

Dec 6th, 2015
Kyle Gabriel

Riper side. Highest alcohol of our tasting? Black cherry. Some tannin and oak, but well rounded.

Riper side. Highest alcohol of our tasting? Black cherry. Some tannin and oak, but well rounded.

Nov 12th, 2015
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

RRV, elegant and silky.

RRV, elegant and silky.

Oct 3rd, 2015
Edward Nelson

Per 1 expert I opened this 2 years past the drinking window. I’m enjoying it.

Per 1 expert I opened this 2 years past the drinking window. I’m enjoying it.

May 27th, 2021
J Michael Gosslee

Smooth, excellent

Smooth, excellent

Jan 3rd, 2018
Andy

good bottle needs some food or something but tastes good

good bottle needs some food or something but tastes good

Apr 20th, 2017
Jacquelyn Brioux

Spice on the nose, almost smokey. Ripe bush fruits on the palette, almost jammy. Very California, medium body pinot noir.

Spice on the nose, almost smokey. Ripe bush fruits on the palette, almost jammy. Very California, medium body pinot noir.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Sean Grullon

Basic Pinot noir but solid - nose of spices and berries. Fruit forward on the palate with good balance. Not a great value but what Pinot noir is?

Basic Pinot noir but solid - nose of spices and berries. Fruit forward on the palate with good balance. Not a great value but what Pinot noir is?

Jan 5th, 2017