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2006 J Rochioli - Chardonnay River Block Vineyard Chardonnay - USA - California - Sonoma - Russian River Valley - White

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USA - California - Sonoma - Russian River Valley

White Chardonnay
Producer Notes

With three generations of dedication to the land, Rochioli Vineyards and Winery has earned the reputation as one of Sonoma County's finest. This family legacy began in 1938, when Joe Rochioli Sr. purchased land he had long farmed. He had the foresight to know that the soil of the Russian River Valley would one day produce some of the world's greatest wines. His son Joe Jr. embraced this vision... More »

Score
89
WS 88
IWC 92
WA 95
Drink Dates
Comm: 2008-2010 WA: 2007-2015 WS: 2008-2011
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IWC 92
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 138

($55) Green-gold. Spicy pear, orange and gingerbread on the nose, with exotic Thai basil and smoky mineral qualities adding complexity. Fresh citrus and orchard fruit flavors are impressively precise, picking up smoky minerality with air. Finishes strong, with excellent juicy persistence and repeating smokiness.

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WA 95
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 174
Drink Dates 2007-2015

The 2006 Chardonnay River Block (Old Wente and Hanzell clones of Chardonnay) exhibits attractive notes of buttered citrus, wet rocks, lemon zest, orange blossom, peach, and subtle woodsmoke. It possesses superb ripeness, a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, and excellent acidity.

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WS 88
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2008-2011

Smooth-textured, with rich fig, apricot, honeydew melon and ripe apple aromas that are pure and focused.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 89 points based upon 5 reviews

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Author Serl Z
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98%
Tasted On 08/16/2010
Drink Dates 2008-2012
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Author noelivan
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 97.912%
Tasted On 02/28/2010
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Author jgpick
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Tasted On 12/17/2009
Drink Dates 2009
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Daniel B440 85
Author Daniel B440
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 83.333%
Tasted On 10/12/2009

Not a very good white in my opinion. I would pass on it next time.

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Author petesf
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 91.071%
Tasted On 10/12/2009

Way overrated. I wouldn't drink this again.

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