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The Austin Collection
From Russian River Vineyards
A Tribute to a Mentor
The Austin Collection was created as a tribute to Winemaker Giovanni Balistreri's Mentor and close friend, Anthony Austin, Russian River Vineyards Winemaker Emeritus. Gio and Anthony select the best barrels from each vintage to create our highest-quality offerings. This “Best of the Best” highly limited Austin Collection is available annually by allocation to our most loyal customers.
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Wine Worth Waiting For
2019 Pinot Noir
2021 Chardonnay
50 cases produced
25 cases produced
Aromatics: Vanilla, Baking Spices, Blackberry, and Fig
Palate: Lush, Rich, Velvet, Elegant
Vineyards: 50% Austin Estate, 50% Balistreri Family Vineyards
Age Ability: 10-12 years
Oak Program: 100% New French Oak, 22 months
Harvest Date: September 2019
Bottling Date: August 2021
Aromatics: Vanilla, Bright Citrus Fruit, and Baking Spices
Palate: Clean, Crisp, Bright, Elegant
Vineyards: 50% Austin Estate, 50% Balistreri Family Vineyards
Age Ability: 5-7 years
Oak Program: 100% New French Oak, 22 months
Harvest Date: August 2021
Bottling Date: August 2022