Lando 2021 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

The Lando 2021 Pinot Noir starts quietly—bright notes of black cherry and currant rise, softened by a breath of baking spice and deeper mineral undertones. It’s vivid but refined, like fruit folded into contemplation, not display.

There’s a warmth that feels intentional. On the palate, vibrant berry flavors cushion undercurrents of cola and sassafras, all framed by lifted acidity and a texture that’s saturated yet fluid. The wine doesn’t push—it unfolds with quiet confidence.

This is Lando’s point of view—intensity grounded in elegance. Sam Lando launched the label after a decade in the industry, driven by a clear aim: to craft Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast with both power and balance. Making these wines intensely expressive—and yet graceful—is their quiet rebellion.

In the bigger picture, this Pinot is a sort of regional shorthand. Russian River Valley brings morning fog, Goldridge soils, and a climate that favors slow ripening and refined aromatics. The result is a wine that feels intimately of its place yet speaks a broader Californian language of clarity and layered nuance.

This isn’t Pinot that reaches for attention—it stays in your mind by remembering that restraint can still be exacting. Lando 2021 Pinot Noir—power in whisper, elegance in depth.