2021 ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Regular price $29.00
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100% Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley is punctuated by gravel roads leading the regions finest vineyards. ROCO's Gravel Road Pinot Noir is a blend of some of the most dinstinctive vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. This is an incredible value and surpasses many of the other flagship Pinot Noirs in the area with its old world style, bold flavor and balance.
It's young right and shows generous dark fruits like cherry, black plum and pomegranate on the nose. On the palate you'll find a depth and richness with Luxor cherries, cranberry compote, dried strawberry, black currant, fig and prickly pear jam. These fruit elements are balanced by a spiced Sichuan peppercorn, petrichor (the smell before rain) and Christmas spice. It has a middle palate "sweetness" and has a beautifully long and rich tannin finish.
Willamette Valley is punctuated by gravel roads leading the regions finest vineyards. ROCO's Gravel Road Pinot Noir is a blend of some of the most dinstinctive vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. This is an incredible value and surpasses many of the other flagship Pinot Noirs in the area with its old world style, bold flavor and balance.
It's young right and shows generous dark fruits like cherry, black plum and pomegranate on the nose. On the palate you'll find a depth and richness with Luxor cherries, cranberry compote, dried strawberry, black currant, fig and prickly pear jam. These fruit elements are balanced by a spiced Sichuan peppercorn, petrichor (the smell before rain) and Christmas spice. It has a middle palate "sweetness" and has a beautifully long and rich tannin finish.