2016 & 2019 Rochioli "Three Corner" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

“The 2016 Pinot Noir Three Corner from the Russian River Valley spent 15 months in 50% new French oak. Black cherries, mulberries, spice, crushed rocks, and floral notes all emerge from the glass. It's medium-bodied, fresh and tight, with a vibrant, structured style that's going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age. Nevertheless, the balance is perfect, there's ample ripe tannins, and it has terrific length. Count me impressed. (JD) 96+” (06/2018)

“Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Three Corner Vineyard gives up tons of black raspberries, black cherries and wild blueberries notes with nuances of dusty soil, charcoal and Indian spices plus a hint of smoked meat. Medium to full-bodied, the palate features refreshing acidity and is firmly textured with finely grained tannins, framing the taut, muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. (LPB)” (06/2018)

“The 2016 Pinot Noir Three Corner is spicy, floral and super-expressive, with an extra kick of fruit intensity that probably is the result of fully destemmed fruit. Pliant, supple and expressive, the Three Corner has a sense of immediacy to it that is impossible to miss. The 2016 is pure sensuality and grace. (AG)” (04/2018)

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Three Corner has a pale ruby-purple color and very pretty aromas of raspberries, Earl Grey tea leaves, violet and lilac perfume, with undertones of iron and earth. The palate is expansive, fanning out to an array of perfumed flavor layers, with a grainy tannic frame and juicy acidity calling you in again and again on the incredibly long finish. Wow! (EB)” (06/2021)

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Three Corner is powerful and savory in feel, with the fruit very much pushed into the background. Spice, tobacco, cedar, dried herbs and a whole range of soil inflections give the Three Corner its distinctive personality. The tannins are pretty imposing too. I would cellar the 2019 for at least a few years, as it is not especially giving today. (AG)” (01/2021)