J. Rochioli

River Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.356 ratings
9.322 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
Brian S

Big brooding Pinot, blue and red fruit, medium plus acidity, day two opened up and settled down. Chill it up.

Big brooding Pinot, blue and red fruit, medium plus acidity, day two opened up and settled down. Chill it up.

Aug 11th, 2023
Eric Urbani

Blind tasting of nine Rochioli single vineyard Pinots, three each from 2000, 2004 and 2006. My #1. wow, rich, and what a nose. RP 96-98

Blind tasting of nine Rochioli single vineyard Pinots, three each from 2000, 2004 and 2006. My #1. wow, rich, and what a nose. RP 96-98

May 17th, 2021
Eric Urbani

Blind tasting of nine Rochioli single vineyard Pinots, three each from 2000, 2004 and 2006. Nice fruit and VG acid, warmer year.

Blind tasting of nine Rochioli single vineyard Pinots, three each from 2000, 2004 and 2006. Nice fruit and VG acid, warmer year.

May 17th, 2021
Arden Barnett

Best Rochioli and possibly California Pinot that I have ever had. So elegant and refined.

Best Rochioli and possibly California Pinot that I have ever had. So elegant and refined.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2018
Mike Saviage

Bright ruby. Very bright fruit with confectionary sweet nose. Lots of action in the mouth. A bit over the top but nice at the same time.

Bright ruby. Very bright fruit with confectionary sweet nose. Lots of action in the mouth. A bit over the top but nice at the same time.

Aug 4th, 2016
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.6

Deep deep red berry, slight savory notes, briny finish.

Deep deep red berry, slight savory notes, briny finish.

Jul 21st, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.4

Wow I thought my Aubert was Fabulous this is one of the greats!! Pure fruit great mid palate and what a great finish, try and find if you can!!! CB

Wow I thought my Aubert was Fabulous this is one of the greats!! Pure fruit great mid palate and what a great finish, try and find if you can!!! CB

Feb 20th, 2016
Susan LaRossa

Owner BLR Wine Co.

7.9

Disappointing. Really sappy and tough to drink.

Disappointing. Really sappy and tough to drink.

Feb 12th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

River Block 2012 Pinot! Kicks Butt! Wow , impressive with mass amount of black fruits , silky. Great mouthfeel! Awesome! CB 97+

River Block 2012 Pinot! Kicks Butt! Wow , impressive with mass amount of black fruits , silky. Great mouthfeel! Awesome! CB 97+

Mar 9th, 2015
Alessandro Lunardi

Gorgeous wine, pristine, California pinot at its most sublime stage. 2000 vintage.

Gorgeous wine, pristine, California pinot at its most sublime stage. 2000 vintage.

Nov 29th, 2014