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Roco Pinot Noir Gravel Road 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: Oregon /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2021 /

Sku: 81474299

Tasting Panel93 Points
Wine Enthusiast92 Points
Jeb Dunnuck92 Points
$22.99 Reg. $29.99

Details

Details

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At this early stage the aromatics show a generous number of dark fruits like cherry, black plum and pomegranate concentrate, with a buried treasure chest of spices circling your senses. Then, it’s the palate that belies the true depth of this rich Pinot noir. A delightful gallimaufry of Luxor cherries, red cranberry compote, strawberry leather, black currant, mission fig, and prickly pear jam is layered into spiced Sichuan peppercorn, petrichor, and Christmas spice. This wine has a most generous middle “sweetness”, and depth that pipes into a long, rich, sanded tannin finish.

• Pinot Noir •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Beef
Charcuterie-Cheese
Chicken
Duck
Fish
Game
Lamb

Reviews

Tasting Panel93 Points
Wine Enthusiast92 Points
Jeb Dunnuck92 Points
TP Tasting Panel: 93 Points
Named for the ubiquitous gravel roads along the Willamette Valley hillsides, this Pinot Noir aged 18 months in French oak is brimming with spice on both the nose and palate. Mulberry, pomegranate, and wild strawberry align with notes of mocha and coffee, creating a satisfying and poignant impression for such a youthful red. Dried roses, tilled soil, leather, and liqueur-dipped cherry take the midpalate on an upswing that develops into textured depth on the finish.
WE Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Indulgent aromas of Marasca cherries and chai tea spices lift off into the air, followed by bursts of talc and the vanilla lignin note I love about old books. The wine’s bright red cherry flavors dominate the accompanying traces of cedar and rosemary. Expect modest acidity and silky tannins, with a fairly long finish.
JD Jeb Dunnuck: 92 Points
Spicy and ripe, the 2021 Pinot Noir Gravel Road is expressive on opening and forward with aromas of cherry lozenge, forest floor, and roses. Open and approachable, it’s generous with pure red-berried fruit up front and medium body, then turns more savory with notes of beet root and fresh earth on the finish.