Flowery rose petal, wild strawberry, blueberry, and red and black currant aromas jump from the glass of the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Pinot Noir Sweetwater Vineyard. This is a big, yet elegant, Pinot displaying plenty of forest floor notes, oodles of fruit, and beautiful texture, length, and purity. Consume it during its first decade of life. This is another beautiful portfolio of wines from Tom Rochioli. Since they all possess a similar style, one can quibble over just how much difference there is between all the different cuvees of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. However, there are subtle differences that I will do my best to articulate. With respect to his Pinot Noirs, Rochioli completely destems his grapes, does a cold soak for 4-5 days, and keeps the wines in 100% Francois Freres French cooperage for 14-16 months or less. The wines are racked directly from barrel to tank, and are bottled without fining or filtration. Tel. (707) 433-2305; Fax (707) 433-2358

Flowery rose petal, wild strawberry, blueberry, and red and black currant aromas jump from the glass of the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Pinot Noir Sweetwater Vineyard. This is a big, yet elegant, Pinot displaying plenty of forest floor notes, oodles of fruit, and beautiful texture, length, and purity. Consume it during its first decade of life. This is another beautiful portfolio of wines from Tom Rochioli. Since they all possess a similar style, one can quibble over just how much difference there is between all the different cuvees of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. However, there are subtle differences that I will do my best to articulate. With respect to his Pinot Noirs, Rochioli completely destems his grapes, does a cold soak for 4-5 days, and keeps the wines in 100% Francois Freres French cooperage for 14-16 months or less. The wines are racked directly from barrel to tank, and are bottled without fining or filtration.Tel. (707) 433-2305; Fax (707) 433-2358