Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Pinot Noir is a 750mL California red wine listed on the producer's tech sheet at 13.5% ABV — a Sonoma County blend of 99% Pinot Noir with 1% Syrah, sourced in the majority from the Russian River Valley, with each vineyard lot kept separate through fermentation and ageing before blending. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 13.5% (producer tech sheet, 2016 — see flag)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 99% Pinot Noir, 1% Syrah (producer tech sheet, 2016)
- Origin: Sonoma County, California — majority Russian River Valley fruit (producer)
- Winemaking: Lots fermented and aged separately, then blended; oak-barrel aged (duration varies by vintage — see flag)
Kenwood's County-Wide Sonoma Pinot Noir
Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the town of Kenwood, Sonoma County, in a historic 1906 barn winery, and this bottling is its broad county expression of Pinot Noir — blending fruit from across Sonoma, with the ocean-cooled, fog-influenced Russian River Valley providing the majority. The fruit is picked from late September into early October, and each vineyard lot is kept separate through fermentation and ageing to preserve its character before the final blend is assembled. It is the everyday-drinking counterpart to Kenwood's Russian River Valley Reserve (#9 in this batch). See the full range on the Kenwood Vineyards vendor page and more California Pinot Noir in our red wine collection.
Tasting Notes
The producer's tech-sheet notes describe blackberry, black raspberry, and Bing cherry with mocha and a touch of vanilla; balanced acidity, soft tannins, a medium body, and a bright finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 14–16°C. Pair with roast chicken, grilled salmon, pork chops, mushroom dishes, or a simple weeknight pasta. More Sonoma wines are in our wine collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kenwood Sonoma County Pinot Noir from?
Sonoma County, California — a county blend with the majority of its fruit from the Russian River Valley, per the producer.
Is it 100% Pinot Noir?
The producer's tech sheet lists 99% Pinot Noir with 1% Syrah.
How does it differ from Kenwood Reserve Pinot Noir?
The Reserve (#9 in this batch) was the top tier, sourced from the Russian River Valley under a designation Kenwood has since retired; this Sonoma County bottling is the broader county blend in the current range.
An easy-drinking Sonoma Pinot for any night of the week — order Kenwood Sonoma County Pinot Noir online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.