Still drinking well for its age, although the alcohol was poking through a bit. Impressed how this has held up but the fruit may fade over the next couple of years. 92+ pts. PJP 2019.
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Wonderful. Nose of cherry and raspberry is bright yet with some earthiness, especially cinnamon. On the palate it manages both brightness and depth. Lovely structure.
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Outstanding wine. Very plum-like with deep garnet color. After about an hour of decanting it was really good stuff. Would love to have another 12 bottles. Really, really good Pinot.
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Clear and darker red Intense and full nose. Really deep but not overpowered cherries and raspberries. Some sweetness from cinnamon and clove. Very ripe and nice polished tannins. Drinking well now.
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While the cork nor bottle showed any signs of heat damage, I refuse to believe this bottle was in good condition. Nose of stewed fruit, way over ripe cherry and definitely some prune. Med bodied on the palate, with earth, ripe cherry and the prune coming through. med+ finish with acidity coming through. But something about this bottle feels off. Not enjoyable at all.
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Popped and poured, drank over several hours. Still plenty of fruit here but very fine integrated tannins, has mellowed a lot in its bottle journey. Drink now, at its peak now!
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14.5% alcohol. Bright cherry color. Pretty, classic Rochioli nose of black cherry, baking spice, and a touch of minerality. In the mouth, this is rich with cherry fruit, with a nice spike of acidity, and there is a touch of heat lingering on the finish. May be coming around more quickly than other vintages. A-
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Wine presented in a weird stage that night. Remembered my first bottle was way more in place. Every component are there but look to me less cohesive then 1-2 years ago. Classic RRV fruit, alcohol spiking ++, interesting minerals/saline notes, a lot of spices (cinnamon, clove, star anis). Good but not great.
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Tight out of the bottle but opened beautiful with the assistance of the Venturi. Fruit forward subtle to no tannins and a great finish. Purchased from the winery in Russian River. Got one of last few bottles in 2010. Glad we waited.
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Popped and poured at a new-to-us restaurant with some pretty sophisticated cuisine. This was outstanding. Dark red/purple color, no real signs of age in the glass. Just a bit disjointed out of the bottle, but smoothed out wonderfully as it took on air. Some smoke and spice on the nose, along with dark cherries. Pleasant mouthfeel, lots of structure in the mouth, with a blending of red and dark fruit, good tannic structure, and a hint of smoke. Long, pleasant finish. I think this could age some more, but is drinking quite well now.
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Perfumed combination of cola and spice on the nose, tart cherry on the palate with great acidity and a lingering finish that with emphasis on the cola and earth once again. Really good stuff. This is drinking really well after an hour of air, could use another year or two to hit it's prime, but this is very good juice.
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Still somewhat tight out of the bottle but after a couple of hours after breathing in the bottle it opened up into this fantastic wine. Made dinner a real joy.
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Solid fruit and good acidity. Tart cherry balanced by some earthiness. I think it is just inside of its drinking window. If I had more I would hold for another year.
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A little age has served this wine well. Best showing of my three bottles. Vibrant and bursting with flavor. Good acidity, earthiness and a tart factor. Just wonderfully expressive and balanced.
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Crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. Red fruits, cloves and minerals on the nose. Perfectly balanced and elegant with just the right amount of acidity. Cherries and cinnamon are prominent on the palate with a bit of cola and earth as well. Great finish. Still young and evolving with tons of potential. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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A big, brawny pinot that beats you over the head with fruit and ripeness. There's a thickness and richness to the mouthfeel that's like a really plush towel. A bit of cola on the palate signifies RRV.
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Took this to Rock Creek Lodge in Mammoth. Really nice pinot that reminded of my favorite Chasseur RRV's. Nice forest floor component. Fruit front and center, well balanced. Preferred to Larkmead LMV consumed later.
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This was ostentatious. The nose is huge red and ripe fruit with a little cola. The body is smooth and rich, the palate has gobs of ripe fruit and a little wood. Though the palate and body are big, the wine stays in balance and does not surfeit.
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Really nice, showing bold juicy fruit AND still light and true to the varietal. Despite a 14.5 alcohol level, didn't burn at all. The only thing it lacks is a depth and complexity. But for a straightforward tasty pinot, this is a very nice bottle. Wish it weren't so expensive.
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This is a nice medium bodied pinot that maintains a the fruit and complexity that you like to have in a good pinot. Paired with Apple Pie Pork Chops the wine was perfect and you really got a lot of rasberry with the slightest white pepper on the finsh which was full and long. This has time left to grow and possible has another point or 2 higher score as it evolves. Drink now to 2017
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One of my favorite producers of California Pinot. The single vineyard designates are sublime but even the basic bottling delivers consistently at a very high level. Bright red fruits, moderate acidity, and balanced tannins with a lingering finish.
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At this stage, the acidity is lasering through. Beautiful earthy balance to the bright (but not overdone) fruit. Gorgeous nose, slight creaminess, a bit of a clipped finish but a decidedly well made PN. Overpriced, however, so I can't rate it higher.
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Decanted for a couple of hours and then drank over two days. Very well-balanced. On the sweeter end of the spectrum with bright cherry, raspberry, and vanilla notes. Good acidity and a medium-length finish.
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Decanted for 2 hours, Thanksgiving dinner. Juicy cherry jubilee, cardamom & cinnamon stick. The fruit along with the spice nuance is a blend of brilliance! Perfect pairing with turkey.
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Probably suffered by comparison up against Marcassin and Peter Michael. A bit lean, restrained on the nose, tart fruit. Nice enough, but nothing special.
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The unbelievably tasty tartness of cherries and cedar paired well with sweet onion soup and little gruyere toasts. The bouquet was all cherry, with a burst of flowers and cayenne on the palate...the finish, long and well-integrated. Whoa...
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This is a beautiful, balanced Russian River Valley Pinot. Very expressive on the nose with black cherry, raspberry, and cedar notes. Excellent mouthfeel and fine tannins with a long, somewhat spicy finish. The bright acidity will ensure that this wine will continue to improve over the next few years as the wine further integrates. While drinking nicely now, this one will develop well over the next 3-6 years and will likely hold up beyond that. PJP 2012.
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A great winery, and a great wine maker, that really knows how to make their wine Sing! Bright Red berry fruit, Hot day in field of flowers, brick and stick. Maybe a hint of smokey bacon? The Frontal attack of fruit is so pure and delicious, then continues to hit the mid-palate like a razor!. Just love this Pinot, and I am not a Pinot fan typically. Yeah!
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This just blew me away. Rich and velvet in texture and body. Black cherries, raspberries, chocolate, cola, and cedar. It's got perhaps a bit too much wood tannin, but it's pretty darn young, so that may well smooth out. Finishes sweet and long.
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Finds that perfect intersection of deliciousness, elegance, and quality. Not particularly affordable at $59.99 retail but it can support that price quite well. A benchmark of elegant CA Pinot Noir.
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Classic Russian River, full bouquet of red fruit, continues on the palate with a richness that is almost sweet. Delicious but could get better with time.
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On day one this featured nice acidity and clean fruit, but lots of oak. Day two was much more interesting with the oak still apparent and tar, cherry, animal, and spice. Some tannins on the finish. Decant or hold.
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Cherry juice, rose water, Cloves, nutmeg, watermelons, Twizzlers, and raspberries. Nice concentration and movement, floral fruitiness expanding in the mouth... Steadfast in my previous conclusions, great wine. That "strawberry and cream" I sensed before still pervades, ever indulgently pusueing me. Attracted to the balance here, the slight green is welcomed.
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Initial burst of sweet dried cherry follwed by an elegant finish. Mild undertones of holiday spices. Quick finish from the sweetness up front to hitting the brakes and closing the taste. Really nice wine now, but may soften and develop over a few years.
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Bright and clear in color. It heats up my nose with berry aromas and cut cedar nuiances. Full bodied flavor with intense strawberry and chocolate combination. The flavors linger longer than i can wait before i try more! Chill slightly as the 14.5% alcohol may be a conservative number.
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Tasting at Rochioli: 75% of the fruit for this wine came from the Sweetwater vineyard. Aged 15 months in French oak. Bright ruby/garnet color with notes of black cherry and lavender with a nice earthy/funky undertone. Juicy acidity; red cherry, nutmeg and spice flavors persist through a long finish.
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Youthful but a wine of great quality. Black cherry color. Pretty nose of red and black cherry, baking spice, and a subtle floral element that is almost overshadowed by remaining bits of toasty oak that haven't fully resolved. In the mouth, terrific balance and intensity, with plenty of forward fruit but also a terrific refinement as the layers of complexity unfold. The acidity is very well balanced, and the finish, while showing some tannic grip, is long and smooth. A-
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Rochioli russian river Pinot 2009 Not as expressive on the nose as I first expected. Cherries, earthy notes and an interesting animal touch (not very common for a Pinot noir... Reminds me of a juicy bloody raw steak. Some spices and even mint on the back end. Good Minerality as well. Good concentration , generous fruit. Very young but very approachable right now. Good length At restaurant Barndiva in Healsburg California
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Pnp. Strawberries and cream cheese, cherries, cola, a bit of balsamic, roses... soft luscious mouthfeel, some herbalness in the mid-palate. High-acid, dry, med/full-bodied. Clean and rich red-fruit, spice, green-ness. getting better... Very satisfying. Decanted. Opened-up very nicely. Still a smooth and rich mouthfeel. Mouth-filling cherries, watermelon rind, raspberry, pomegranate, radish...well-balanced, tasty.
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This is my second Rochioli. The first one was was a west block and was a magical wine. This one is not a single vineyard but still epitomizes what a good US pinot should be all about. The great thing about both the wines was the floaty character of the wine and the acidity which made it so easy to drink up the whole bottle in a single sitting without any palette fatigue at all. Thats what happened with the first bottle. This one we drank over three days. The wine held up very well and even evolved a bit during that time. On the palette, I got cola, ripe cherries, and floral notes. But again, what made it special was the floaty body of the wine and its great balance between luscious fruit and acidity. Medium bodied, good length, and spicy finish. Have it now or over the summer. Can definitely pair it with cheeses like roquefort, brie and camembert.
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11/24/2022 - Muckins wrote: 82 Points
Drinkable but not wonderful
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9/4/2021 - dfcrutcher Likes this wine:
Soft and glyceriney with red berry fruit. Nice little alcohol bite on the finish (in a good way). It's ready. Maybe no rush, but drink soon.
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5/15/2021 - diggydan wrote: 90 Points
So big and ripe. Great nose.
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5/30/2020 - diggydan wrote: 90 Points
Big and fruity RRV signature cherry cola and toasty oak. Better by itself than with food!
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11/30/2019 - BMorelli Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still drinking really nicely. Soft red fruits on the nose.
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9/1/2019 - DesMarteau Likes this wine: 92 Points
easy drinking...wide range...cola, kiwi, spice...well integrated.
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1/12/2019 - ppaluszewski Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still drinking well for its age, although the alcohol was poking through a bit. Impressed how this has held up but the fruit may fade over the next couple of years. 92+ pts. PJP 2019.
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4/30/2017 - peolsf Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful. Nose of cherry and raspberry is bright yet with some earthiness, especially cinnamon. On the palate it manages both brightness and depth. Lovely structure.
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1/3/2017 - FLI Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruity style, but well done.
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5/9/2016 - Mackall817 wrote: 92 Points
Outstanding wine. Very plum-like with deep garnet color. After about an hour of decanting it was really good stuff. Would love to have another 12 bottles. Really, really good Pinot.
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3/14/2016 - Mmark wrote: 92 Points
Clear and darker red
Intense and full nose. Really deep but not overpowered cherries and raspberries. Some sweetness from cinnamon and clove. Very ripe and nice polished tannins. Drinking well now.
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2/28/2016 - yonster24 Does not like this wine:
While the cork nor bottle showed any signs of heat damage, I refuse to believe this bottle was in good condition. Nose of stewed fruit, way over ripe cherry and definitely some prune. Med bodied on the palate, with earth, ripe cherry and the prune coming through. med+ finish with acidity coming through. But something about this bottle feels off. Not enjoyable at all.
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2/27/2016 - Redrum wrote: 93 Points
Excellent and in its prime drinking window. Dark and extracted, without an overbearing focus on cherry flavors.
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2/27/2016 - jonwill Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped and poured, drank over several hours. Still plenty of fruit here but very fine integrated tannins, has mellowed a lot in its bottle journey. Drink now, at its peak now!
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9/6/2015 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Continues to drink beautifully!
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8/3/2015 - FLI Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ripe and juicy - very fruity for a pinot, though not heavy or high alcohol. Easy drinking. Very California, in a good way.
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7/18/2015 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
14.5% alcohol. Bright cherry color. Pretty, classic Rochioli nose of black cherry, baking spice, and a touch of minerality. In the mouth, this is rich with cherry fruit, with a nice spike of acidity, and there is a touch of heat lingering on the finish. May be coming around more quickly than other vintages. A-
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6/29/2015 - Minnesota wrote: 90 Points
Agree with Matt812's May tasting note. This wine presented much better previously. Perhaps glad it was our last bottle.
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5/31/2015 - matt182 wrote: 90 Points
Wine presented in a weird stage that night. Remembered my first bottle was way more in place. Every component are there but look to me less cohesive then 1-2 years ago. Classic RRV fruit, alcohol spiking ++, interesting minerals/saline notes, a lot of spices (cinnamon, clove, star anis). Good but not great.
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5/18/2015 - thefischers Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tight out of the bottle but opened beautiful with the assistance of the Venturi. Fruit forward subtle to no tannins and a great finish. Purchased from the winery in Russian River. Got one of last few bottles in 2010. Glad we waited.
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3/28/2015 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped and poured at a new-to-us restaurant with some pretty sophisticated cuisine. This was outstanding. Dark red/purple color, no real signs of age in the glass. Just a bit disjointed out of the bottle, but smoothed out wonderfully as it took on air. Some smoke and spice on the nose, along with dark cherries. Pleasant mouthfeel, lots of structure in the mouth, with a blending of red and dark fruit, good tannic structure, and a hint of smoke. Long, pleasant finish. I think this could age some more, but is drinking quite well now.
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3/5/2015 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking beautifully! As fresh as the last bottle with wonderful floral notes on the nose and palate.
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1/27/2015 - M Macht Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fantastic Pino Noir.
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1/2/2015 - ListenToMeWine wrote: 92 Points
Nice nose of cherry fruit, dark red in the glass, on the palate silky tannins and goos acidity make this a winner. Nice finish.
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12/7/2014 - ListenToMeWine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Perfumed combination of cola and spice on the nose, tart cherry on the palate with great acidity and a lingering finish that with emphasis on the cola and earth once again. Really good stuff. This is drinking really well after an hour of air, could use another year or two to hit it's prime, but this is very good juice.
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11/28/2014 - WineDoctors wrote: 90 Points
nice for thanksgiving: fruit forward, silky tannins
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11/25/2014 - Minnesota wrote: 94 Points
Classic Russian River Valley fruit. Lovely.
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10/19/2014 - pipedream Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still somewhat tight out of the bottle but after a couple of hours after breathing in the bottle it opened up into this fantastic wine. Made dinner a real joy.
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9/17/2014 - dfarley wrote: 92 Points
Solid fruit and good acidity. Tart cherry balanced by some earthiness. I think it is just inside of its drinking window. If I had more I would hold for another year.
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9/4/2014 - jeffal66 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A little age has served this wine well. Best showing of my three bottles. Vibrant and bursting with flavor. Good acidity, earthiness and a tart factor. Just wonderfully expressive and balanced.
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8/7/2014 - tomlee wrote: 93 Points
Crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. Red fruits, cloves and minerals on the nose. Perfectly balanced and elegant with just the right amount of acidity. Cherries and cinnamon are prominent on the palate with a bit of cola and earth as well. Great finish. Still young and evolving with tons of potential. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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4/25/2014 - pjhr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasty ripe red cherry, floral, and nutmeg notes on the nose and silky palate with long finish.
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2/21/2014 - diggydan wrote: 91 Points
A big, brawny pinot that beats you over the head with fruit and ripeness. There's a thickness and richness to the mouthfeel that's like a really plush towel. A bit of cola on the palate signifies RRV.
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12/26/2013 - yeti575rider wrote: 92 Points
Took this to Rock Creek Lodge in Mammoth. Really nice pinot that reminded of my favorite Chasseur RRV's. Nice forest floor component. Fruit front and center, well balanced. Preferred to Larkmead LMV consumed later.
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9/23/2013 - bemeyer wrote: 89 Points
classic russian rvier pinot- nice fruit, but a bit unbalanced. not there best showing and no qpr
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7/13/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with prior notes. Finds the perfect intersection of "delicious" and "elegant". A benchmark CA Pinot Noir.
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6/15/2013 - diggydan wrote: 91 Points
This was ostentatious. The nose is huge red and ripe fruit with a little cola. The body is smooth and rich, the palate has gobs of ripe fruit and a little wood. Though the palate and body are big, the wine stays in balance and does not surfeit.
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5/20/2013 - HFA wrote: 92 Points
- Ruby color with medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a long finish.
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5/2/2013 - FLI wrote: 92 Points
Really nice, showing bold juicy fruit AND still light and true to the varietal. Despite a 14.5 alcohol level, didn't burn at all. The only thing it lacks is a depth and complexity. But for a straightforward tasty pinot, this is a very nice bottle. Wish it weren't so expensive.
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3/28/2013 - NEwino wrote: 92 Points
This is a nice medium bodied pinot that maintains a the fruit and complexity that you like to have in a good pinot. Paired with Apple Pie Pork Chops the wine was perfect and you really got a lot of rasberry with the slightest white pepper on the finsh which was full and long. This has time left to grow and possible has another point or 2 higher score as it evolves. Drink now to 2017
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3/17/2013 - jtinto wrote: 91 Points
Black raspberry, plum, with a touch of citrus. Lush, with fine grained tannins. Light on its feet. In a nice place right now.
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1/19/2013 - EyeDoc wrote:
One of my favorite producers of California Pinot. The single vineyard designates are sublime but even the basic bottling delivers consistently at a very high level. Bright red fruits, moderate acidity, and balanced tannins with a lingering finish.
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1/14/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid. A little orange peel coming through. Not too heavy. Nice.
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12/11/2012 - jeffal66 Likes this wine: 92 Points
At this stage, the acidity is lasering through. Beautiful earthy balance to the bright (but not overdone) fruit. Gorgeous nose, slight creaminess, a bit of a clipped finish but a decidedly well made PN. Overpriced, however, so I can't rate it higher.
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11/23/2012 - Matt T wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for a couple of hours and then drank over two days. Very well-balanced. On the sweeter end of the spectrum with bright cherry, raspberry, and vanilla notes. Good acidity and a medium-length finish.
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11/23/2012 - raydawgone wrote: 95 Points
Decanted for 2 hours, Thanksgiving dinner. Juicy cherry jubilee, cardamom & cinnamon stick. The fruit along with the spice nuance is a blend of brilliance! Perfect pairing with turkey.
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11/18/2012 - JimN wrote: 89 Points
Probably suffered by comparison up against Marcassin and Peter Michael. A bit lean, restrained on the nose, tart fruit. Nice enough, but nothing special.
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10/8/2012 - DMerrill wrote: 93 Points
The unbelievably tasty tartness of cherries and cedar paired well with sweet onion soup and little gruyere toasts. The bouquet was all cherry, with a burst of flowers and cayenne on the palate...the finish, long and well-integrated. Whoa...
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10/7/2012 - RobertDwyer wrote: 91 Points
This bottle tasted a little riper than others. Not necessarily in a good way. Hmm...
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9/30/2012 - Griffin5416 wrote: 93 Points
Delicious. Full round bodied great finish. Love these.
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8/22/2012 - wine65 wrote: 91 Points
floral nose, sweet cherry, spice and mild tannins in finish. Well done!
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8/21/2012 - Mike Dildine wrote: 92 Points
Very pure and appealing red fruit flavors. I'm very taken with this wine.
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8/10/2012 - vin0vin0 wrote: 92 Points
Wow, this is a big Pinot. Loads of dark fruit, acidity, a very long finish, this is the real deal wrt Russian River Pinot Noir.
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7/30/2012 - ppaluszewski Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a beautiful, balanced Russian River Valley Pinot. Very expressive on the nose with black cherry, raspberry, and cedar notes. Excellent mouthfeel and fine tannins with a long, somewhat spicy finish. The bright acidity will ensure that this wine will continue to improve over the next few years as the wine further integrates. While drinking nicely now, this one will develop well over the next 3-6 years and will likely hold up beyond that. PJP 2012.
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7/4/2012 - mpricher wrote: 93 Points
A great winery, and a great wine maker, that really knows how to make their wine Sing! Bright Red berry fruit, Hot day in field of flowers, brick and stick. Maybe a hint of smokey bacon? The Frontal attack of fruit is so pure and delicious, then continues to hit the mid-palate like a razor!. Just love this Pinot, and I am not a Pinot fan typically. Yeah!
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7/3/2012 - Colia wrote: 94 Points
This just blew me away. Rich and velvet in texture and body. Black cherries, raspberries, chocolate, cola, and cedar. It's got perhaps a bit too much wood tannin, but it's pretty darn young, so that may well smooth out. Finishes sweet and long.
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4/14/2012 - boreddoughboy wrote: 93 Points
Super strawberry. Some bitter cherry and oak infused finish that goes on and on.
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4/8/2012 - jeffal66 wrote: 91 Points
Well crafted, restrained fruit, nice acidity. I'm thinking some time will help it.
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3/23/2012 - RobertDwyer wrote: 93 Points
Finds that perfect intersection of deliciousness, elegance, and quality. Not particularly affordable at $59.99 retail but it can support that price quite well. A benchmark of elegant CA Pinot Noir.
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2/20/2012 - Matt T wrote: 90 Points
My assessment of this has not changed in the last few months. Decanted for two hours and needed more time. Lots of oak and vanilla. Hold.
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1/21/2012 - GODAN wrote: 94 Points
- Medium forming legs. It's in total harmony with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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1/4/2012 - Mike Dildine wrote: 92 Points
Great balance, pure fruit, some bracing acidity. Very tasty. Should continue to evolve for several years.
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11/23/2011 - isdblm@lsu.edu wrote: 92 Points
A very full, balanced, and lush California pinot, cherries and plums, drinking like a wine in full blush.
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11/23/2011 - wineretriever wrote: 91 Points
Classic Russian River, full bouquet of red fruit, continues on the palate with a richness that is almost sweet. Delicious but could get better with time.
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11/23/2011 - Matt T wrote: 91 Points
On day one this featured nice acidity and clean fruit, but lots of oak. Day two was much more interesting with the oak still apparent and tar, cherry, animal, and spice. Some tannins on the finish. Decant or hold.
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10/30/2011 - PVTerroir wrote: 92 Points
Cherry juice, rose water, Cloves, nutmeg, watermelons, Twizzlers, and raspberries. Nice concentration and movement, floral fruitiness expanding in the mouth... Steadfast in my previous conclusions, great wine. That "strawberry and cream" I sensed before still pervades, ever indulgently pusueing me. Attracted to the balance here, the slight green is welcomed.
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10/15/2011 - HBvino wrote: 93 Points
Initial burst of sweet dried cherry follwed by an elegant finish. Mild undertones of holiday spices. Quick finish from the sweetness up front to hitting the brakes and closing the taste. Really nice wine now, but may soften and develop over a few years.
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10/13/2011 - boreddoughboy wrote: 94 Points
Bright and clear in color. It heats up my nose with berry aromas and cut cedar nuiances. Full bodied flavor with intense strawberry and chocolate combination. The flavors linger longer than i can wait before i try more! Chill slightly as the 14.5% alcohol may be a conservative number.
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10/8/2011 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Tasting at Rochioli: 75% of the fruit for this wine came from the Sweetwater vineyard. Aged 15 months in French oak. Bright ruby/garnet color with notes of black cherry and lavender with a nice earthy/funky undertone. Juicy acidity; red cherry, nutmeg and spice flavors persist through a long finish.
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8/31/2011 - pkbackman wrote: 91 Points
You do not need to wait on this wine if you don't want. Big expressive fruit. Luscious and smooth.
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8/28/2011 - hahaha123 wrote: 88 Points
Too young but has potential!
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8/19/2011 - gutt22 wrote:
Youthful but a wine of great quality. Black cherry color. Pretty nose of red and black cherry, baking spice, and a subtle floral element that is almost overshadowed by remaining bits of toasty oak that haven't fully resolved. In the mouth, terrific balance and intensity, with plenty of forward fruit but also a terrific refinement as the layers of complexity unfold. The acidity is very well balanced, and the finish, while showing some tannic grip, is long and smooth. A-
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7/30/2011 - leonardo_de_araujo wrote: 90 Points
Rochioli russian river Pinot 2009
Not as expressive on the nose as I first expected. Cherries, earthy notes and an interesting animal touch (not very common for a Pinot noir... Reminds me of a juicy bloody raw steak.
Some spices and even mint on the back end.
Good Minerality as well.
Good concentration , generous fruit. Very young but very approachable right now.
Good length
At restaurant Barndiva in Healsburg California
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7/16/2011 - PVTerroir wrote: 92 Points
Pnp. Strawberries and cream cheese, cherries, cola, a bit of balsamic, roses... soft luscious mouthfeel, some herbalness in the mid-palate. High-acid, dry, med/full-bodied. Clean and rich red-fruit, spice, green-ness. getting better... Very satisfying. Decanted. Opened-up very nicely. Still a smooth and rich mouthfeel. Mouth-filling cherries, watermelon rind, raspberry, pomegranate, radish...well-balanced, tasty.
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7/10/2011 - peterk wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful Cali Pinot - perfect for summer.
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6/23/2011 - peterk wrote: 90 Points
Cherries and flowers - nice.
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5/22/2011 - mtavarozzi wrote:
Richer than average. Reminded me of Dumol, until I had a Dumol.
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4/15/2011 - samiamx_1999 wrote: 90 Points
Nice. On the lighter side. Cherry palate.
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4/7/2011 - duggarm@outlook.com wrote: 93 Points
This is my second Rochioli. The first one was was a west block and was a magical wine. This one is not a single vineyard but still epitomizes what a good US pinot should be all about. The great thing about both the wines was the floaty character of the wine and the acidity which made it so easy to drink up the whole bottle in a single sitting without any palette fatigue at all. Thats what happened with the first bottle. This one we drank over three days. The wine held up very well and even evolved a bit during that time. On the palette, I got cola, ripe cherries, and floral notes. But again, what made it special was the floaty body of the wine and its great balance between luscious fruit and acidity. Medium bodied, good length, and spicy finish. Have it now or over the summer. Can definitely pair it with cheeses like roquefort, brie and camembert.
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3/25/2011 - alanr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice, bright, medium cherry, bit of ripeness but not overdone, good structure, bit of spice or alcohol heat on the finish, but very enjoyable.
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