Papapietro Perry doesn’t simply have one of many liveliest firm names in Sonoma, it additionally makes a few of its finest, under-the-radar wines. 2024’s releases embrace these two wines, each from the Russian River Valley which Pappietro Perry calls house.
2022 Papapietro Perry Chardonnay Peters Winery – Russian River Valley chardonnay, on level. Oak and vanilla are evident and well-integrated right into a palate that melds notes of baked apples, quince, and mandarin oranges right into a lush, cohesive entire. Creamy however frivolously spiked with salinity and just a little acidity, that is by no means the buttery oak bomb that fells many different Sonoma chardonnays. Slightly, its fruit and wooden components complement each other en path to a brisk however fruit-forward end that drinks superbly solo, even higher with the proper meals pairing. A / $58
2021 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – A gentle however barely spicy pinot, this wine includes a plump cherry core and strikes shortly right into a racier factor — showcasing ginger-heavy baking spices, cinnamon, and a layer of vanilla. Tea leaf emerges late within the sport, however with this classic it comes throughout as sweeter and largely devoid of tannin. It’s all a little bit of a departure from the standard Russian River model, which is often rather more dense and earthy, and that makes for a wine which drinks properly on a summertime afternoon however which requires a little bit of thought when pairing with a meal. A spicy Korean-style burger did the trick for me. A- / $66
2022 Papapietro Perry Chardonnay Peters Winery
$58
