Castalia

Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.185 ratings
9.215 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
Jim Anderson

Rochioli Cellar Master’s private label. Bright, yet deep. Classic RRV without going overboard. Cherry, raspberry, cranberry sauce, cola and tea notes. Textbook and tasty!

Rochioli Cellar Master’s private label. Bright, yet deep. Classic RRV without going overboard. Cherry, raspberry, cranberry sauce, cola and tea notes. Textbook and tasty!

Jan 28th, 2022
Eric

I wasn’t a Rochioli fan until now. This is plush and structured to cellar for at least 5 years, perhaps more. Made by Terry Bering as a side project. Delicious.

I wasn’t a Rochioli fan until now. This is plush and structured to cellar for at least 5 years, perhaps more. Made by Terry Bering as a side project. Delicious.

Jan 22nd, 2021
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

2013. After 20 minutes, this youngster is opening up beautifully. Ripe dark cherries, dusty forest blackberry and clove. Really expressive and you can't beat the price compared to other rochioli pinots. Out of this world qpr....Add cocoa powder and chocolate cherries as it continues to open

2013. After 20 minutes, this youngster is opening up beautifully. Ripe dark cherries, dusty forest blackberry and clove. Really expressive and you can't beat the price compared to other rochioli pinots. Out of this world qpr....Add cocoa powder and chocolate cherries as it continues to open

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Rick Beard

Owner Groezinger Wine Merchant

9.2

Textbook RRV Pinot. Needs a few more months in the bottle. Cherry overtones backed up with a 'lil spice and clove. I drink this wine commando.

Textbook RRV Pinot. Needs a few more months in the bottle. Cherry overtones backed up with a 'lil spice and clove. I drink this wine commando.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2015
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Ridiculously good and ridiculously inexpensive for rochioli fruit. Beautiful deep red color with aromas of Baking chocolate, black cherry, vanilla, and underbrush. Soft and delicate yet has some serious stuffing. Love it!

Ridiculously good and ridiculously inexpensive for rochioli fruit. Beautiful deep red color with aromas of Baking chocolate, black cherry, vanilla, and underbrush. Soft and delicate yet has some serious stuffing. Love it!

Feb 26th, 2016
WineMascot

Really nice warm red fruit and Asian spice, I'd like a hint more acidity, but otherwise enjoyable

Really nice warm red fruit and Asian spice, I'd like a hint more acidity, but otherwise enjoyable

Dec 2nd, 2015
Eric Grasser

2013 vintage. Tasted with Terry today. Will be a great wine but needs 6-12 months time to develop. Big aroma of alluring sandalwood spice and bing cherry

2013 vintage. Tasted with Terry today. Will be a great wine but needs 6-12 months time to develop. Big aroma of alluring sandalwood spice and bing cherry

Feb 12th, 2015
Christopher Strieter

Co-Founder, Senses Wines

8.5

First time tasting Castalia Rochioli Vineyard - lots of cherry, spice and pretty full bodied. Not as dark as the Selyem version. Finish still finding itself

First time tasting Castalia Rochioli Vineyard - lots of cherry, spice and pretty full bodied. Not as dark as the Selyem version. Finish still finding itself

Oct 7th, 2014
Joey Vinck

Enjoyed at Torc in Napa on 6/26/2020

Enjoyed at Torc in Napa on 6/26/2020

Jun 27th, 2020
Brooks Burgum

Floral with a hint of strawberry. Clean on the pallet.

Floral with a hint of strawberry. Clean on the pallet.

Jul 27th, 2019