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2015 Rochioli Little Hill Pinot Noir

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March 26, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

Exuberant notes of crushed cherries, mulberries and red currants with hints of lavender, black pepper and menthol. Medium-bodied, the palate is highly structured with firm chewy tannins and very refreshing acidity,

92Vinous / IWC

Huge, deep wine. Dark red cherry, plum, mint and blood orange infuse this deep, intense Pinot Noir. A dollop of whole clusters adds aromatic nuance, but this is another Pinot that shows the natural richness and concentration of the year.

91Wine Spectator

A pure, rich red that's deceptively concentrated and tannic, this is slow to open, offering a restrained presence that lets the core of gravel-laced berry, anise and cedary oak flavors move to the forefront.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.