Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Russian River Valley; mark: Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard; alkohol 13.9%; fadlagring 16 måneder (83% new, 17% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): The history of the Rochioli family and Williams Selyem is closely tied to the rise of the Russian River Valley as a pre-eminent growing region for Pinot Noir. The vineyard is situated on an ideal location on Westside Road, where the confluence of soil and cool breezes meet the well-drained soils on the bank of the Russian River. The resultant wine is nothing short of spectacular. Dark red fruits and dried plums meld with fresh herbs and fennel to captivate the senses. Robust and resinous on the palate, the flavors of plum mix with Asian spices. Deep and brooding, this wine will require patience in the glass or cellar to reach the great heights that only Rochioli Riverblock can hit. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): The Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard is located six miles southwest of the town of Healdsburg, banking the Russian River. Fog-cooled evenings and moderately warm daytime temperatures make the Russian River Valley region ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Høst 2024 (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2024 growing season had an auspicious start with above average rain totals of nearly 36 inches on Westside Road. Early spring was cool and mild with few frost events, and bud-break started on average. With ample moisture in the soil, shoot growth was even with excellent vigor and balance. Cool weather prevailed and flowering was delayed until late May with excellent fruit set and a bountiful crop. As the season progressed, heat units built up and culminated in early July with temperatures of 103°F for several days, one of the warmest early summer periods in the last 15 years. Developing fruit can be very sensitive to heat, so shade cloth was used where possible to shield the grapes from excess heat damage. Critical thinning passes were made throughout the rest of the season to eliminate damaged fruit, avoiding the early season heat effect of anthocyanin degradation and uneven tannin development. Despite the challenges of the season, this vintage was a huge success due to proper thinning and the gentle extraction techniques built into the Williams Selyem methodology. These wines represent both place and vintage, and with patience will fully express themselves.