2008 Rochioli Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
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| Style: | White Wine |
| Grape Type: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region: | Sonoma |
About Rochioli Vineyards
The range of these Pinot Noirs from the Rochioli family goes from rich to richer. These aromatic wines from their superb vineyards in the heart of the Russian River Valley are classic expressions of the region, with dominant red fruit and spice character. In recent years, a growin... more
Expert Reviews
Light, bright yellow. Strikingly fresh citrus and green apple aromas display impressive purity and a strong mineral quality. Lively lime and lemongrass flavors deliver solid punch but carry no fat. Exotic floral and pungent herbal notes build on the long, incisive finish, which strongly echoes the lemongrass quality. This was bottled at the end of January, said Rochioli, "because four months is really all it needs and I want the fruit to be as fresh as possible." Most of these vines were planted in 1959.

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