ROCO GRAVEL ROAD PINOT NOIR

The ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir 2022 is a Willamette Valley wine known for its "old-world style," balancing ripe fruit with savory spices. Critic James Suckling rated it 93 points, describing it as "smooth, elegant and polished".

Tasting notes:

1. Aromas: Dried cherries, blackberry, allspice, Turkish fig, and a hint of maple syrup.
2. Flavors: Dark fruit and dried cherry mingle with savory notes of white pepper, Sichuan peppercorn, and cassia bark.
3. Finish: A velvety, sanded tannin finish.

Winemaking details:

1. Vintage: The 2022 season saw a late but exceptional harvest after some early frost. This resulted in wines with intense aromas, ripe fruit, and high acidity.
2. Harvesting: Grapes are handpicked, chilled overnight, and gently de-stalked into small open-top fermenters.
3. Aging: The wine is aged in a combination of new and used tight-grained French oak barrels for nine or more months.
4. Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA.
5. Alcohol: 14%

Pairing suggestions:

1. Grilled salmon
2. Roast duck
3. Mushroom dishes
4. Light cheeses