Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

V.M.L. Floodgate Pinot Noir

8.910 ratings

8.32 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

8.9

On the nose, blackberry and sulphur. Pretty rugged pinot, I should be wearing my plaid bush jacket while drinking it. Not my favorite when it's on its own, but take a sip after eating a creamy cheese or grilled salmon and it will soar with the floodgates open. The oils from the salmon balance out the wine's acidity. 2012 vintage.

On the nose, blackberry and sulphur. Pretty rugged pinot, I should be wearing my plaid bush jacket while drinking it. Not my favorite when it's on its own, but take a sip after eating a creamy cheese or grilled salmon and it will soar with the floodgates open. The oils from the salmon balance out the wine's acidity. 2012 vintage.

Jul 26th, 2015

9.8

The 2012 Floodgate was spectacular. Full and smooth.

The 2012 Floodgate was spectacular. Full and smooth.

Jun 15th, 2015

9.0

Lovely body and elegant nose.

Lovely body and elegant nose.

Dec 22nd, 2014

9.0

Very pleasant, thank you so much @Basti

Very pleasant, thank you so much @Basti

Sep 10th, 2014

Jonathan McCarthy

8.8

Rich texture and medium plus body with a range of bright and deep fruits, balanced with a touch of spice.

Rich texture and medium plus body with a range of bright and deep fruits, balanced with a touch of spice.

May 19th, 2014

Cristina Alcalá

7.6

Cristina had this 10 years ago

Cristina had this 10 years ago

May 29th, 2014

9.0

Raymond had this 9 years ago

Raymond had this 9 years ago

Nov 25th, 2014

Stephen Gifford

9.0

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Nov 7th, 2014