2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard
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Bright ruby. Vibrant redcurrant and floral aromas, with notes of allspice and minerals coming up with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering tangy red fruit flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Closes with very good clarity, cut and persistence, leaving spicecake and zesty red berry notes behind. (JR)
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard shows good mid-palate pliancy and depth along with a supple personality best suited for drinking over the next handful of years. Sweet red cherries, flowers and spices flow through to the long finish in this fairly restrained medium-bodied Pinot. I think it is reasonable to expect more of a wine made from Rochioli fruit, especially considering it is frankly a privilege to be able to source this quality of fruit in the first place. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Tel. (707) 433-6616