J. Rochioli Vineyards J. Rochioli Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2024 750ml

A pure ruby color, the 2024 Pinot Noir Estate once again rises to the top of the range with mouthwatering acidity, refined tannins, and ripe fresh cherries accented by baking spice and anise. Medium-bodied and approachable, it completely overdelivers while staying true to both the estate fruit and the vintage. Drink over the coming 14 years.

A youthful bright red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is consistently one of my favorite appellation wines, and this one does not disappoint. The nose has refined spice, a floral rosy perfume, and notes of fresh red cherries, fresh mossy earth, and river rock. The palate is medium-bodied and has fantastic elegance and finesse, with pure fresh fruit and fine tannins, with just a lovely lift of spice on the finish Drink 2025-2037.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate bursts from the glass with scents of cranberry, blackberry, juniper, Fernet and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is open and inviting. Waves of spicy fruit are delivered in a silky texture and energized by vibrant acidity, and it has a very long, nuanced finish.

A polished, silky, pretty and streamlined version, redolent of blood orange, warmed peach, bitter cherry and damson plum fruit. Offers light accents of savory and rose petal for perfume, with a lingering sandalwood edge on the tail end. Drink now through 2030.

This is graceful and persistent, with finely beaded acidity weaving along while supporting pretty red currant and damson plum coulis flavors. Shows sparkles of savory and rose hip on the finish. Drink now through 2031. 3,278 cases made.

Plump and juicy, this lush crowd-pleaser offers delicious cherry and raspberry compote notes laced with singed vanilla, red tea and sandalwood accents. Drink now through 2029. 1,321 cases made.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate has pure aromas of pomegranate and rhubarb accented by notes of tobacco leaves and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate balances concentrated, earth-laced fruit with velvety tannins and bright acidity, and it has a long, bitters and citrus-laced finish.