Balletto Winery – Vin de paille (Pinot Gris) 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Vin de paille (Pinot Gris) 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

An excellent wine, fruity, rich in aromas and sweet unlike others it does not overload the mouth with sugar. It reveals aromas of apricot, nectarine, quince, plum and apple. All this combined with notes of honey and gingerbread. Good length. 

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Balletto Winery – Syrah 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Syrah 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A wine with aromas of cassis, black berries, strawberries and raspberries combined with hints of violet. The tannins are a little young. They deserve to age and soften a few years.

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Balletto Winery – Zinfandel 2007 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Zinfandel 2007 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Nectar notes of berries, black fruit (especially figs and blackberry) and spices. The finish is marked by chocolate and oak. A light wine and easy to drink.

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Balletto Winery – Pinot Noir 2011- Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Pinot Noir 2011- Russian River Valley – Sonoma

(blend of several vineyards) A wine with aromas of black fruit (black cherries, sour cherries), red fruits (raspberries) but also spices and flowers. Little acidity on the finish.

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Balletto Winery – Gewurztraminer 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Gewurztraminer 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

This wine expresses flavors of lychee, papaya, citrus, spices (nutmeg) and dried fruit or slightly syrupy. A long soft palate with notes of pear.

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Balletto Winery – Chardonnay 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Chardonnay 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A wine with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple), apricots, and apples. It is also characterized by its spicy and citrusy. Small notes of honey in the mid-palate.

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Balletto Winery – Chardonnay 2010 – Teresa’s Unoaked – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Chardonnay 2010 – Teresa’s Unoaked – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A wine with notes of apple, white flowers (honeysuckle) and pear. A little acidity in the mouth associated with buttery notes / formula. A moderately long finish with notes of lemon zest (a wine aged in stainless steel barrels). For the anecdote “Teresa” is the name of the wife of John Balletto.

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Balletto Winery – Pinot Gris 2010 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Balletto Winery – Pinot Gris 2010 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A very aromatic wine develops notes of pear, apricot, small yellow fruits (plums) and flowers. Rounded nectar balanced and smooth in the mouth. A finish involving slight bitterness and peach.

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