Aromas of flowers, strawberries, black cherries, and rose petals waft from the glass of the medium dark ruby-hued 2003 Pinot Noir Rochioli River Block Vineyard. While it boasts noble grand cru-like aromatics (flowers, raspberries, cherries, and crushed rocks), the wine is reserved in the mouth, suggesting 1-2 years of bottle age will be beneficial. It should keep for 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

Aromas of flowers, strawberries, black cherries, and rose petals waft from the glass of the medium dark ruby-hued 2003 Pinot Noir Rochioli River Block Vineyard. While it boasts noble grand cru-like aromatics (flowers, raspberries, cherries, and crushed rocks), the wine is reserved in the mouth, suggesting 1-2 years of bottle age will be beneficial. It should keep for 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

This is the most forward and varietally representative of the winery’s current Sonoma releases. It’s a Russian River Valley classic, showing ripe cherry, cola, rhubarb and coffee flavors, with a mealy chewiness. The texture is silky, the acidity fine. It’s big and bone dry, and should benefit from a few years in the cellar. ——S.H.(3/1/2006)—— 92