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2017 Rochioli Sweetwater Vineyard Pinot Noir

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September 10, 2023 - $65

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

…scents of raspberry and strawberry preserves, stone, lavender and garrigue plus touches of blood orange, black tea and earth. Light to medium-bodied...very intense and pure with spice and bitters-laced fruits...grainy frame and a long, lifted, perfumed finish. Lovely!

94Vinous / IWC

...fabulous. Sweet floral notes and red berry fruit lift from the glass in a striking, inviting Pinot Noir loaded with personality. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Medium-bodied, gracious and light on its feet...

93Jeb Dunnuck

...beautiful red fruited character as well as loads of crushed flowers, spice, and smoked underbrush aromas and flavors. It's polished, medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, beautiful purity, and a great finish.

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.