Rochioli Estate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023
(Sonoma, California) - [JD 95] [WA 94] [WS 93] [JS 93]

About the Winery:
The Rochioli family has definitely earned its place in the pantheon of stellar winemaking. Grapegrowers since the 1930's, their 160 acre estate is one of the jewels of the Russian River Valley. This barrel fermented wine is a blend of 3 of their estate plots.

About this Wine:Appellation: Russian River Valley
Vineyards: 100% Estate Vineyards – 44% Little Hill, 24%
Sweetwater, 14% West Block, 10% East Block, and 8% Big Hill
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Note: Juicy and refined on the palate, with a rich
concentrated mouthfeel, flavors and aromas of ripe cherry,
savory herbs, and vanilla, and a silky, long finish
Fermentation: Open top stainless-steel tanks, hand punched cap
Aging: 15 Months in 100 % French Oak (30% new)
Alcohol: 14.5%

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"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." – Audrey Frick (Jul 2025)

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"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. 2025-2040." -EB (8/25)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"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. 2,995 cases made." – JM (Sep 2025)

93 Points - James Suckling:
"A lovely mix of cranberries, Bing cherries, red licorice, red fruit and spices on the nose. The juicy center is framed by minerality, flower petals and gentle wood. Fresh, delicious and very drinkable. Medium-bodied. Drink or hold."

90 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is an elegant, restrained wine. Crushed flowers, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and blood orange are all beautifully lifted. Silky, bright and beautifully balanced, the 2023 is pure and total class. Most of this fruit is from the Little Hill and Sweetwater parcels." – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2025)