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Red
2016 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir West Block
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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gharter Likes this wine: 95 points
May 4, 2024 - Decanted about 2 hours and it was needed . was very closed before teh decant. Very aromatic with black cherry, leather, underbrush, spice and floral. Medium body. Still has plenty of fruit. Black cherry, leather, chocolate. forest floor, spice, and floral flavors . Smooth long finish. A perfect match to a lamb chop. Showing very well. No hurry to drink.
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gharter Likes this wine: 95 points
December 31, 2022 - Decanted about 2 hours and needed it. started out very tight, then blossomed. Black cherry, leather, underbrush, spice aromas. Medium body. Loaded with flavor, black cherry, leather, chocolate. forest floor, spice, floral. Smooth long finish. A perfect match to a spiced leg of lamb.
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Explorateur Likes this wine: 95 points
July 4, 2021 - Celebrating 4th of July dinner with charcoal barbecued ginger/shallot/savory herbs marinated duck breast, fresh leafy greens and grilled summer ripe yellow peaches. I figured the West Block could handle the rich amd bold flavors and that was certainly the case. It accompanied the food perfectly. The nose was already amazing when I decanted upon opening, the flavors impressed accordingly after 3 hours of airing. This is more bold and masculine than the Rochioli Little Hill from the same year. Very impressive and enjoyable now, I think it will further soften and improve with time.
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Steven DiFiore Likes this wine: 93 points
March 13, 2021 - Excellent. Will buy again.
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Elkcims wrote: 96 points
February 20, 2021 - Special, very special. Masculine, but seductive. Black cherry, leather, spice on the nose. Best after 4-8 hours slow Ox, with soft tannins and a silky texture.
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Sonoma’s Stellar 2016s (Apr 2018), 4/18/2018 (link)(Rochioli Pinot Noir West Block Sonoma Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- 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 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 239 (54%)
- Consumed 206 (46%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerJ. Rochioli
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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