• 85 Points
    Esterlina 2005 Reserva Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

    Pretty good, but at this price, a bit heavy and over-extracted for a Pinot Noir, almost Grenache-like. The flavors are black peppery, with an underground stream of black cherries and oak, and the tannins close in on the finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 85 Points
    Esterlina 2005 Reserva Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

    Pretty good, but at this price, a bit heavy and over-extracted for a Pinot Noir, almost Grenache-like. The flavors are black peppery, with an underground stream of black cherries and oak, and the tannins close in on the finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 85 Points
    Esterlina 2005 Reserva Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

    Pretty good, but at this price, a bit heavy and over-extracted for a Pinot Noir, almost Grenache-like. The flavors are black peppery, with an underground stream of black cherries and oak, and the tannins close in on the finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 85 Points
    Esterlina 2005 Reserva Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

    Pretty good, but at this price, a bit heavy and over-extracted for a Pinot Noir, almost Grenache-like. The flavors are black peppery, with an underground stream of black cherries and oak, and the tannins close in on the finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008