J. Rochioli

Little Hill Pinot Noir

9.215 ratings
9.41 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
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.4

The real deal. Beautiful notes of cola, rhubarb and red fruit, juicy and fresh. Delicious.

The real deal. Beautiful notes of cola, rhubarb and red fruit, juicy and fresh. Delicious.

Jul 2nd, 2016
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2008 vintage. Had never come across the "Little Hill" until today. Light-medium body. Decanted and was fairly musty for 2-3 minutes before it started to blossom. Some blue fruit/menthol/eucalyptus throughout the experience. Demonstrative spice component on the back end. Could really only ding this on being slightly "watery" on the front palate. Otherwise, this is kicking now and has plenty of life and love to give. 5.27.23

2008 vintage. Had never come across the "Little Hill" until today. Light-medium body. Decanted and was fairly musty for 2-3 minutes before it started to blossom. Some blue fruit/menthol/eucalyptus throughout the experience. Demonstrative spice component on the back end. Could really only ding this on being slightly "watery" on the front palate. Otherwise, this is kicking now and has plenty of life and love to give. 5.27.23

May 28th, 2023
John Landis

2008 Rochioli Little Hill. Lovely color and nose. Deep cherry fruit with lovely round flavors. Excellent California PN.

2008 Rochioli Little Hill. Lovely color and nose. Deep cherry fruit with lovely round flavors. Excellent California PN.

May 7th, 2017
Patrick Tse

Incredible.

Incredible.

Jan 25th, 2016
Dario Scimeca

A little too much raisin character.

A little too much raisin character.

Nov 27th, 2015
Terence Hsu

2008 drank side by side with Kistler. No comparison. Ripe, did not open up, light body.

2008 drank side by side with Kistler. No comparison. Ripe, did not open up, light body.

Sep 28th, 2015
Ken Rogers

Rich brambly raspberry fruit, a hint of earthiness, supple and soft, will pair perfectly with seared yellowtail and ginger black rice.

Rich brambly raspberry fruit, a hint of earthiness, supple and soft, will pair perfectly with seared yellowtail and ginger black rice.

Nov 2nd, 2013
pao
9.3

pao had this 2 years ago

pao had this 2 years ago

Jun 12th, 2022
pao
9.0

pao had this 4 years ago

pao had this 4 years ago

Mar 19th, 2020
Paul K Sorbo

Paul had this 6 years ago

Paul had this 6 years ago

Apr 14th, 2018