Reviews & Ratings

2008 Alysian Pinot Noir "Rochioli Vineyard River Block"

Winery: Alysian

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Rochioli Vineyard River Block"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $65

Cases produced: 233

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: May 2, 2011

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot Noir opens with mild black raspberry bouquet with some hints of leather, blueberry, and mild oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, juicy, and suave. The flavor profile is a very tasty mild red raspberry and strawberry blend with hints of cinnamon, plum and oak. The finish is dry and refined and elegant. This wine would pair perfect with Colorado rack of lamb. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: In a word, Stunning! This wine draws you in with alluring aromas of fresh cut strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate. On the palate, the flavors explode with a juicy array of fresh mixed-berries. The unbelievable intensity, freshness and purity of fruit is complimented (but never overpowered) by hints of enriching oak. This is an extraordinary effort whose fruit flavors linger literally for minutes. Incredibly structured, delicious and vibrant; clearly Rochioli Vineyard at is absolute best! - Gary Farrell, winemaker

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