Vineyard: River Block

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More Pinot Noir Treasures (12.28 4/28/2022)
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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery
Castalia

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2019 Castalia Rochioli Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 14.5

14.5% alc., 200 cases, $60. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. A pleasantly aromatic nose exhibits scents of Bing cherry, cola and baking spice. Soft on the palate in a mid-weight plus style with an expressive black cherry cola core. Refined and bright, with silky tannins. This wine is more openly friendly and charming compared to the 2018 vintage. Score: 94. Reviewed April 25, 2022 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2018 Castalia Rochioli Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 250 cases, $60. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas of cherry cola and toast. A mouth-filling core of black cherry fruit satisfies on entry and persists through the generously aromatic finish. There is a subtle underlying jacket of oak that dissipates when the wine was retasted from an open bottle the following day. I believe decanting is of value. Score: 92. Reviewed April 25, 2022 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2017 J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery River Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $90. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Unreal aromas of dark cherry, Asian 5-spice and musk. A luscious array of middleweight red and black cherry flavors saturate the mid palate and persist over an unbelievably long, sit-up-in-your-chair finish. In all my years of tasting Pinot Noir, I have rarely come across a wine with such a lengthy finish. There are many subtleties to be discovered including flavors of spice, sassafras and complimentary oak. This superb wine gives even more pleasure when tasted several hours after opening. Score: 96. Reviewed May 3, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »