Pretty cool and generous (but that is who he is) of Ramon to break out both the 2002 WS Pinots to share with Blake who was in town. So, we ended up with the 2002 Sonoma County and the Russian River bottlings, and for good measure, Blake brought the 1997 WS Rochioli so we had this cool trip of WS history to taste. For my taste in comparing the 2002s, I preferred the SC as it just drank better for me, for my palate. Where the RRV shows a more creamy red fruited profile with spice and tang, the SC has better delineation, offering both earth and acidity, herb, hard cherry candy and a bit of jamminess in the finish. No heat in these wines, no apparent oak. The early era WS are still delicious.
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Disappointed when opened, but started to shine at hour two. Tertiary flavors came through quick - leather and dried flowers. immediate finish kept me wanting more. Would have loved to taste 5 years ago.
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Dark red color, earthy red & dark berry aromas, still dense dark fruit on palate, slight acidity, medium length pleasant finish. The wine has held up well, our last bottle.
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11/11/2022 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Pretty cool and generous (but that is who he is) of Ramon to break out both the 2002 WS Pinots to share with Blake who was in town. So, we ended up with the 2002 Sonoma County and the Russian River bottlings, and for good measure, Blake brought the 1997 WS Rochioli so we had this cool trip of WS history to taste. For my taste in comparing the 2002s, I preferred the SC as it just drank better for me, for my palate. Where the RRV shows a more creamy red fruited profile with spice and tang, the SC has better delineation, offering both earth and acidity, herb, hard cherry candy and a bit of jamminess in the finish. No heat in these wines, no apparent oak. The early era WS are still delicious.
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3/2/2018 - kbabinski wrote: 89 Points
Disappointed when opened, but started to shine at hour two. Tertiary flavors came through quick - leather and dried flowers. immediate finish kept me wanting more. Would have loved to taste 5 years ago.
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12/6/2017 - Schwarzer Hund wrote:
Dark red color, earthy red & dark berry aromas, still dense dark fruit on palate, slight acidity, medium length pleasant finish. The wine has held up well, our last bottle.
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9/14/2016 - Hebrew Hammer wrote: 93 Points
- Ruby color.
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8/18/2014 - dfcrutcher wrote: 90 Points
Good fruit still on mid palate. Holding up well. Fades a little at the end, but still very good. Drink soon.
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