2017 Gary Farrell Rochioli-Allen Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., $80. A blend composed primarily of a Pommard selection from the old 1974 and the newer 1996 Allen Vineyard North Hill blocks, with the balance a Pommard selection at Rochioli Vineyard. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Alluring fragrance of Bing cherry, strawberry, baking spices and worn leather. Fresh and juicy on the palate in a mid-weight style featuring a charge of dark cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Silken tannins and uplifting acidity drive the pleasure. A faint compliment of oak plies the background. Like biting into a ripe cherry. Reviewed June 14, 2020. Score: 93. Reviewed August 22, 2021

Winery: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part II: North Coast - Russian River Valley