2019 Gary Farrell Rochioli Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.28, TA 0.71, 426 cases, $85. Released September 2022. Member exclusive. This wine brings together three blocks on the property, including those planted in 1974, 1995, and 2000 where some of the vines come from cuttings taken from the original mother block plantings dating to 1968. Harvest Brix 23.5º. 82% of the fruit de-stemmed and 18% added to the top of the fermenting tank as whole clusters. 7-day cold soak, 12 days of extended maceration following fermentation. Aged 15 months in French oak puncheons, 40% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. This nose is typical of what attracts me to Pinot Noir: aromas of dark Bing cherry, spice, dried cranberry, and pipe smoke. Well-endowed in a midweight plus style, with a flood of black cherry and raspberry goodness saturating the mid-palate. Almost meaty, yet polished, with seamless incorporation of oak and an extremely long and lip-smacking finish. A revelation and a great tribute to Joe Rochioli. Score: 98. Reviewed October 2, 2022

Winery: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
From article: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery: Inseparably Linked to J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery since 1982