This vintage of Castalia Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard offers up-front red fruits (raspberry and strawberry) with gorgeous aromatic and complex notes of spice and flowers. The wine is medium to full in body and serves up a fruit-forward, supple, undeniably delicious mouthfeel. This makes for a stellar Pinot Noir. All the elements come together in a dynamic, vibrant wine that is loaded with personality and pizzazz.
Terry Bering, the Cellar Master at Rochioli since 1990, only produced 5 barrels in 2020 (roughly 125 cases – a third of what he normally produces. Of that, only 30 cases are being distributed). The lion’s share is sourced from the famed “West Block” of the Rochioli vineyard. The only difference between his wine and Rocholi’s “West Block” is his is 20% new french oak and Rochioli’s is 100% new wood. Great value from a rockstar vineyard!