Description
Counterpoint to the hillside of the Allen Vineyard, the Rochioli Riverblock sits just above the bank of the Russian River. The deeper soils allow the vines to slowly mature and develop dark, baritone-like aromas and flavors. A basket full of berries dominate the nose along with fennel fronds and citrus. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and dense with dark fruit flavors and earthy undertones. Older vines from 1989 make up the bulk of the wine which translates into an unsurpassed polish to the tannins.
Wine Advocate
- wa97
The 2019 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard is a stunning Pinot Noir from vines planted in 1989. Layered and pure, it takes its time to unfold to scents of cranberries, blueberries, orange peel, licorice, graphite and forest floor. The palate explodes with intense, sweet berry fruits, accents of Angostura bitters and earth adding to its complexity. Powdery and seamless, it finishes with tremendous length and promises to be very long lived in the cellar. Wow!
Erin Brooks, July 2022
Wine Enthusiast
- we96
This medium-bodied red is dark and brooding in plush berry fruit. Highlights of dried herb, anise and blood orange contribute savory complexity and underscore the lifted acidity and firm yet well-mannered structure.
Virginie Boone, April 1, 2022
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd95
The 2019 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard is highly perfumed with rose petal floral aromas, woodland spice, and damp earth. The palate gushes with ripe cherry and plum fruit on the mid-palate, as well as cedar and baking spice, with more rich structure. Drink this over the next 10 or so years.
Audrey Frick, August 2022
Wine Spectator
- ws92
Presents a plump mix of cherry tart, plum pastry and red currant flavors, which are well-knit and backed by fine-grained tannins. Minerally in the midpalate, offering a toasty finish that lingers with savory accents and white pepper hints. Drink now through 2027. 756 cases made.
Kim Marcus, February 24, 2022
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