Rochioli

Special Cuvée Pinot Noir

9.128 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Eric

Tasted at the vineyard. Not to my liking. I the the grapes would be better vinted by a more traditional winemaker. There seems to be two clear schools of thought about this one - very polarizing. Count me out.

Tasted at the vineyard. Not to my liking. I the the grapes would be better vinted by a more traditional winemaker. There seems to be two clear schools of thought about this one - very polarizing. Count me out.

Jul 30th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Bright, sweet dark & light cherries, cooked strawberry preserves, black raspberries, stewed plum, raspberry cola, strawberry twizzlers, violets with a just a hint of lavender, dry cut grass, crushed dry volcanic rocks & soil, fine sandy chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, red & pink fresh roses, beautiful acidity, nice tension, balance, length and a finish that goes on and on.

Bright, sweet dark & light cherries, cooked strawberry preserves, black raspberries, stewed plum, raspberry cola, strawberry twizzlers, violets with a just a hint of lavender, dry cut grass, crushed dry volcanic rocks & soil, fine sandy chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, red & pink fresh roses, beautiful acidity, nice tension, balance, length and a finish that goes on and on.

Jan 7th, 2017
Kari Ballard

Wowza.

Wowza.

Jul 16th, 2014
Robert Evans Jr

All I can say is wow!!!!Smell deep currants & cherries! Aged well. Smooth paired with Smoked Peaches & Pineapples covered in cinnamon. Smoked S’mores. Waffle Cones Chocolate & Marshmallows!

All I can say is wow!!!!Smell deep currants & cherries! Aged well. Smooth paired with Smoked Peaches & Pineapples covered in cinnamon. Smoked S’mores. Waffle Cones Chocolate & Marshmallows!

Jul 30th, 2018
Mr. Winecountry

Silky smooth and nice. Blackberry bomb. Dark cherry. Light body. Its def no Westblock. Good but not blowing me away.

Silky smooth and nice. Blackberry bomb. Dark cherry. Light body. Its def no Westblock. Good but not blowing me away.

Apr 6th, 2015
Lauren Roseman

Wonderful! 2007 is spectacular!

Wonderful! 2007 is spectacular!

Mar 1st, 2015
Paulo Ribeiro

Fantastic.
If anything felt like we opened this a bit early....

Fantastic.
If anything felt like we opened this a bit early....

Nov 20th, 2014
Paten Hughes

When bro-man comes to town...we drink good wine!

When bro-man comes to town...we drink good wine!

Mar 4th, 2013