Rochioli Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate has alluring scents of blackberry preserves, blueberries, licorice, amaro and tea leaves with generous spicy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is silky, seamless and fresh with concentrated, perfumed fruit and a fan of spicy accents across the long finish.

A minty aroma leads to nicely ripe, almost sweet, red and black cherries in this vibrant, fruity and well-balanced wine. Moderate tannins shape a refreshing mouthfeel to brace the indulgent cherries and berries.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is a very pretty, entry-level offering in this range. Crushed red berry fruit, white pepper, cinnamon and rose petal give this mid-weight, ethereal Pinot lovely complexity. Drink it over the next handful of years.