It's been a quarter-century since Sonoma-Cutrer founder Brice Jones sold his California Chardonnay icon and turned his attention to Pinot Noir. His Emeritus Vineyards in Sonoma's Russian River Valley, now overseen by his daughter Mari, has a lineup of exciting single-vineyard and single-clone wines that are worth seeking out. Read more about Wine Spectator's preview tasting of Emeritus' 2023 Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs.
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