2015 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir River Block Vineyard
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The 2015 Pinot Noir River Block emerges from the oldest vines on the property planted in 1989 with Wente clone Pinot on AxR that the Rochiolis have since propagated under their own name. The River Block handled the rigors of the vintage well. Even with all of its natural richness, the 2015 possesses striking aromatic nuance that gives freshness to the wines. Dark red cherry, plum, rose petal and sweet spices are some of the signatures. This is terrific.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir River Block has an earthy opening of underbrush, garrigue and moss-covered bark with a hint of Provence herbs with a cove of Bing cherries, black raspberries and violets. The palate has a very fine, elegant and medium body with tons of perfumed fruit backed up by fine tannins and great freshness, finishing with some minerals coming through. Give it 1-2 years and drink it over the next 15 years. 201 were cases made.