2004 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
Scents of ripe Bing cherries, strawberry jam, rose petal, mineral and cola come through in the nose. Sweet and concentrated flavors of ripe cherries, earth, spice and sassafras accentuate the ripe, lush tannins on your palate. The combination of red fruits, cola and mineral complements the classic long, persistent finish.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral
The Vineyard
Rochioli Riverblock vineyard is located six miles southwest of the town of Healdsburg, banking the Russian River. Fog-cooled evenings and moderately warm daytime temperatures make the Russian River Valley region ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.
Harvest 2004
A hot spell in March followed by a warm spring influenced an unusually early bloom and budbreak. This precocious start, followed by a growing season of moderate temperatures, resulted in a very early harvest. Although we harvested the grapes two to three weeks earlier than normal, the long season provided ample time for the fruit to reach full maturity and develop extraordinary color and intense flavors. A cooling trend in mid-September offered the Chardonnay additional hang time prior to harvest.
Technical Notes
| Barrel Description: | 68% new, 32% 1-year-old |
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| Barrel Aged: | 16 months |
| pH: | 3.48 |
| TA: | 0.60g/100ml |
| Alc.: | 14.4% |
| Release Date: | Fall 2006 |
| Release Price: | $72 |