J. Rochioli

Sweetwater Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.82 ratings
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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
Marc Melser

We had the 2018 Vintage on 8/1-2/25. An excellent PN with scents and tastes of red cherry, vanilla, baking spice and Cinnamon. Well balanced, nice mouthfeel, almost full bodied. Tannins all smoothed out. The reward for seven years of aging.

We had the 2018 Vintage on 8/1-2/25. An excellent PN with scents and tastes of red cherry, vanilla, baking spice and Cinnamon. Well balanced, nice mouthfeel, almost full bodied. Tannins all smoothed out. The reward for seven years of aging.

Aug 1st, 2025
Marc Melser

We had the 2018 Vintage on 7/17-18/23. This is my first of the single vineyard Pinots. Black cherry, cherry cola, vanilla, black raspberry on the bouquet and palate. Very fruit forward. Given the price, I was expecting something better.

We had the 2018 Vintage on 7/17-18/23. This is my first of the single vineyard Pinots. Black cherry, cherry cola, vanilla, black raspberry on the bouquet and palate. Very fruit forward. Given the price, I was expecting something better.

Jul 18th, 2023