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2012 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir West Block
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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rosenst1 wrote: 92 points
June 30, 2022 - Stored 58 degrees since release. Good cork - wet 1/8th. Medium deep reddish purpose, so signs of fading. Classic RRV nose of blackberry and raspberry. Smooth on the palate with excellent fruit intensity but missing that next gear of compexity at age 10. Very good but a bit of a disappointment for this bottling which can be wonderful. Will try last bottle in a few more years.
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Stumpy wrote: 89 points
March 12, 2022 - This one felt a bit tired
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gharter Likes this wine: 94 points
January 19, 2022 - This just keeps getting better. Decanted 1 hour. Served with rare AHI tuna. No bricking at the rim. Great aromas of cherry, raspberry, earth, forest floor, some black fruit, and spice. Some underbrush, black fruit, cherry, raspberry and spice flavors. Developing nice complexity . Showing very well now, but still seems on the young side. My last bottle.
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peterk Likes this wine:
December 24, 2021 - Wow! This is good. Dense and rich, yet beautifully balanced by lively acidity. Tannins have melted away. Love it.
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JayAAllen Likes this wine: 95 points
July 31, 2021 - Wow! Just wow! Don't look for a description of the fruit flavors, aromas, ... here. Just know that this is one of the best bottles of wine I've opened at home and this wine is SO READY TO DRINK AND ENJOY.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer J. Rochioli
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation West Block
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 234 (41%)
- Consumed 326 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 8 votes
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- ProducerJ. Rochioli
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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