Kenwood Vineyards was founded in 1970 on what was the Pagani Brothers Winery. The estate sits on a twenty-two acre vineyard, but Kenwood also sources grapes from dozens of vineyards in Sonoma Valley. The 2009 growing season began with a dry spring followed by a mild summer, which lowered yields but produced good grapes.
The Kenwood Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a smoky nose of oak and a hint of vanilla. It opens with dried berries, cigar box, spice, and a whisper of mineral flavors on the palate. Rounded tannins give way to a modest herbal finish. This red is fairly well balanced, but slightly high in acidity with a medium body. It’s an easy drinking wine that would pair well with a variety of cuisine.
-86 points
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