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2002 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Little Hill
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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Nothung Likes this wine: 92 points
August 27, 2023 - On a bit of a decline but still drinking really well with plenty of fruit still present. A truly beautiful Pinot Opened a couple of hours and then decanted immediately before drinking, which worked out well.
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Rhwinetracker wrote:
December 11, 2020 - Past peak. On night 1, was enjoyable. The fruit has faded and so the wine feels less round and plush. Tertiary flavors are there but in balance. On night 2, the wine had a funk that I found to be very unpleasant and so I poured the wine out.
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bobadopolis Likes this wine: 94 points
March 10, 2020 - Cork crumbled on opening, although I attribute that partially to user error. Splash decanted, and first sip was immediately and spectacularly delicious. Deep dark blackberry and boysenberry and black fruit that is borderline rotten in the best way possible. Forrest floor, stewed rhubarb, and tangy mushrooms. Finish goes on and on. This to me is everything I love in an older pinot.
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bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 points
January 6, 2017 - Pulled from the cellar after being drilled by the dentist for a new crown-ouch. Nose of plum, forest floor, Canadian bacon, mushroom, touch of leather and cedar, same on the palate, medium body, mouth filling fruit, rich, tasty, slightly old, long flavorful finish.
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tomlee wrote: 93 points
March 21, 2016 - Crimson in color. 14.2% ABV. Sublime nose of bing cherries, cloves, nutmeg and forest floor. Medium body with bright acidity. The fruit here is elegant yet delicate. Cherries, cranberries, citrus and baking spices on the palate. The finish leaves you wanting more. Breathtaking Pinot Noir that has aged absolutely beautifully. Russian River at it's finest. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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By Allen Meadows
3rd Quarter, 2005, Issue #19 (link)(Rochioli Pinot Noir Little Hill Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/Feburary 2005, IWC Issue #118 (link)(Rochioli Vineyards Pinot Noir Little Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
1/7/2010 (link) 91 points(J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Little Hill) Group's #4 (my #5) – 74 pts; 3, 2, 1, 1 - medium dark cherry color; smoky, tart baked plum, cherry nose; solid, tart baked cherry, dried cherry, cinnamon palate with depth; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer J. Rochioli
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Little Hill
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 141 (39%)
- Consumed 217 (61%)
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- ProducerJ. Rochioli
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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