2015 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Sweetwater Vineyard
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Wine Advocate | Rating: 93
Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Sweetwater Vineyard has tons of crushed blackberry scents, with notes of spice box, violets and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied with a firm frame of chewy tans and a lively backbone, it finishes long and earthy. 428 cases were made.Author: Lisa Perrotti-BrownJamesSuckling.com | Rating: 93
Strawberry, black cherry and mineral undertones. Full body, solid core of fruit with vivid acidity and a firm tannic texture. Polished and refined. Drink now.Author: James SucklingWine Spectator | Rating: 87
Trim and a touch rustic, with a savory edge, gravelly texture and pebbly mix amid very dry and austere flavors, ending with a touch of anise. Drink now through 2021. 428 cases made.Author: James Laube
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.
California is the heartland of wine production in the US, and the state that brought prestige to American wine thanks to the pioneers who built early wineries like Staglin, Beringer, Ridge, Mayacamas and Chateau Montelena in the 1800s. Its large geographic area ensures a great diversity in growing sites, varieties grown, and quality levels. Generalizations about the state's wines have numerous exceptions; however, a few key facts generally hold true—ample sunshine, dry weather during the growing season, and moderate winters prevail. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate the state's production—albeit in continually smaller percentages, as growers continue to diversify. More than 100 different varieties can be found throughout the state.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 69 bottles owned
- 18 collectors