Wine Advocate | Rating: 95
From the Mt. Eden clone, the 2013 Chardonnay Rachael's Vineyard smells of Mandarin orange-infused Chinese black tea. This intriguing, full-bodied Chardonnay offers tangerine and orange notes on the palate, a stony underpinning of minerality, and a crisp style. The oak influence is subtle and measured. It comes across as the most voluptuous and velvety of the Rochioli Chardonnays, so consume it over the next 3-5 years.Drink Dates: 2015-2020Author: Robert Parker
With three generations of dedication to the land, Rochioli Vineyards and Winery has earned the reputation as one of Sonoma County's finest. This family legacy began in 1938, when Joe Rochioli Sr. purchased land he had long farmed. He had the foresight to know that the soil of the Russian River Valley would one day produce some of the world's greatest wines. His son Joe Jr. embraced this vision and today craft renowned, terrior-driven wines built on a foundation of superb fruit.
The result has been a decades-long tradition of outstanding vintages: Silky-smooth, fruit-forward Pinot Noirs; rich, opulent Chardonnays; and tangy, food-friendly Sauvignon Blancs.
The result has been a decades-long tradition of outstanding vintages: Silky-smooth, fruit-forward Pinot Noirs; rich, opulent Chardonnays; and tangy, food-friendly Sauvignon Blancs.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 34 bottles owned
- 12 collectors