Rochioli Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

$74.99

Rare release of Russian River Valley's most exclusive Pinot Noirs. Hurry. The Rochioli 2012 Pinot Noir Estate is fleshy, seductive and quite pretty. Freshly cut flowers, dark red cherries, mint and anise are nicely balanced. A vinous, inviting Pinot, best suited for drinking over the next few years. There is a tremendous amount of early appeal here."

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Ratings on Delectable

Somm David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

I’ve never imagined that I would use velvety as a nose descriptor but, that is what is speaking to me with this 2012. The fruits are velvety/ brilliantly floral/slightly candied; raspberries, black raspberries, black cherries, dark cherries, lean/juicy strawberries, plum, blue fruits & cranberries. Dark, rich soils, mix of raspberry & black licorice, sandstone, nutmeg, very soft vanillin, hint of black pepper, understated savory, grilled meats, dry crushed rocks and the full spectrum of bright; red, purple, blue, red, medium dark florals framed in violets. The palate was a bit astringent at first but, has rounded & soften nicely. The mouthfeel is gorgeous & sexy. The acidity speaks to the acid head in me. Really nice showing the beautiful growing season that 2012 brought. The fruits are; brilliantly floral/slightly candied & juicy; raspberries, black raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, dark cherries, lean/juicy strawberries, plum, blue fruits & cranberries. Dark, rich soils, mix of raspberry & black licorice, cola, tree sap, sandstone, nutmeg, very soft vanillin, caramel notes, dark chocolate bar, some melted brown sugar & understated molasses, hint of black pepper, understated savory, grilled meats, dry crushed rocks, moist clay and the full spectrum of bright; red, purple, blue, red, medium dark florals framed in violets. The beautiful, elegant, well balanced finish is gorgeous wire to wire. @Bottega

I’ve never imagined that I would use velvety as a nose descriptor but, that is what is speaking to me with this 2012. The fruits are velvety/ brilliantly floral/slightly candied; raspberries, black raspberries, black cherries, dark cherries, lean/juicy strawberries, plum, blue fruits & cranberries. Dark, rich soils, mix of raspberry & black licorice, sandstone, nutmeg, very soft vanillin, hint of black pepper, understated savory, grilled meats, dry crushed rocks and the full spectrum of bright; red, purple, blue, red, medium dark florals framed in violets. The palate was a bit astringent at first but, has rounded & soften nicely. The mouthfeel is gorgeous & sexy. The acidity speaks to the acid head in me. Really nice showing the beautiful growing season that 2012 brought. The fruits are; brilliantly floral/slightly candied & juicy; raspberries, black raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, dark cherries, lean/juicy strawberries, plum, blue fruits & cranberries. Dark, rich soils, mix of raspberry & black licorice, cola, tree sap, sandstone, nutmeg, very soft vanillin, caramel notes, dark chocolate bar, some melted brown sugar & understated molasses, hint of black pepper, understated savory, grilled meats, dry crushed rocks, moist clay and the full spectrum of bright; red, purple, blue, red, medium dark florals framed in violets. The beautiful, elegant, well balanced finish is gorgeous wire to wire. @Bottega

9.2

Peter Langenstein Delectable Pro

2012 lovely Pinot

2012 lovely Pinot

9.2

Brian Tuite Delectable Pro

En magnum, Happy Birthday Ashley!

En magnum, Happy Birthday Ashley!

9.4

Chris Wanner Delectable Pro

Quite pleasing! Surprisingly not as big as I expected!

Quite pleasing! Surprisingly not as big as I expected!

9.0

Reid Kinnett Delectable Pro

Raspberry, herbs. Not as pretty on day 2

Raspberry, herbs. Not as pretty on day 2

8.9

Aaron Means Delectable Pro

Delicious and typical RRV Pinot. Very big and fruit driven but doesn't overshadow it's loamy nuances and backbone.

Delicious and typical RRV Pinot. Very big and fruit driven but doesn't overshadow it's loamy nuances and backbone.

9.3

Max Thieriot Delectable Pro

Co-Founder of Senses Wines

Bistro in Occ. Dinner and this... Yes please

Bistro in Occ. Dinner and this... Yes please

8.9

Samuel Kass Delectable Pro

California love

California love

9.5

Charlie Beatty Delectable Pro

Buyer wineworksonline.com

Wine Group Rochioli Pinot Noir 2012 very Fruit driven well balanced.

Wine Group Rochioli Pinot Noir 2012 very Fruit driven well balanced.

9.7

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