Vineyard: West Block

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

California Old Vine Pinot Noir Vineyards: Sonoma/Napa Counties - R-W (12.8 8/30/2020)
Recent Reviews of Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noirs (12.5 5/3/2020)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2015 J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery West Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 228 cases, $112. Yield 1.2 tons per acre. · Dark garnet color in the glass. With time in the glass, the aromas unfold slowly. When sampled the following day from a previously opened bottle, my notes say “unreal” aromas of black cherry, spice and sandalwood. Effusive sap fills the mouth with goodness, offering flavors of black cherry, blueberry and black raspberry with an earthy underpinning. The chewy fruit is framed by honed tannins and lip-smacking acidity making for easy drinking. Like the 2014 vintage bottling, the finish is very long and intensely fruity. Truly sublime when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 97. Reviewed May 3, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery West Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 200 cases, $100. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose unravels slowly to reveal aromas of black cherry and Asian spices. Full-bodied in a richly endowed style, with a core of black cherry, blackberry and cola flavors. Plush on the palate with enough acidity to cut through the richness. Impressive harmony, with an extremely long and generous finish. Much more giving, even transcendent. when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 97. Reviewed August 27, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery West Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 228 cases, $110. Yield 1.3 tons per acre. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose unravels slowly to reveal aromas of black cherry and Asian spices. Full-bodied in a richly endowed style, with a core of black cherry, blackberry and cola flavors. Plush on the palate with enough acidity to cut the richness. Impressive harmony, with an extremely long and generous finish. Much more giving, even transcendent, when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 97. Reviewed May 3, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »