CASTALIA
2020 PINOT NOIR
ROCHIOLI VINEYARD
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Rochioli Vineyard produces unforgettably distinct, powerful fruit that’s both riveting and enchanting. Few people know the vineyard as intimately as Terry Bering, Cellar Master of J. Rochioli Vineyards since 1990.
Terry Bering started Castalia Wines in 1992, and for the last 32 years, he’s proudly dedicated his life to working with some of the best fruit in the Russian River Valley.
Passionately crafted from some of Rochioli Vineyard’s most precious blocks, this supreme example of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir delineates Rochioli Vineyard’s most distinct qualities.
The 2020 vintage has a deep complexity and great intensity that made an immediate impression on our tasting panel, and this wine truly represents some of Sonoma’s finest winemaking.
CASTALIA
2020 PINOT NOIR
ROCHIOLI VINEYARD
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
$60
97 Points | Kevin M. Vogt, Master Sommelier
“The Castalia Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020 is incredibly powerful on the nose and bursts with sweet black cherries, rich plums, wild strawberry jam, cola, dried mushrooms, and English roses. Even more compelling on the rich palate, it continues with concentrated wild berries, ripe strawberries, rich cherries, pie spices, and Darjeeling black tea. The 2020 Castalia represents the best offering of the eight or so vintages I’ve tasted and concludes with a lively palate presence, alluring fruit, powerful intensity, and a concentrated, complex finish.”
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Customers that enjoy Castalia’s Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noir, may also enjoy these two outstanding Pinots…
KANZLER
2019 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
$60
95 Points | Kevin M. Vogt, Master Sommelier
“The 2019 Kanzler Russian River Pinot Noir immediately defines elegance and finesse in the glass. It begins with a delicate nose of cherries and strawberries, light florals, and a sense of freshness. It continues on the palate with supple berries, subtle spice, and a long, concentrated finish. Drink over the next decade.”
THE CALLING
2019 PINOT NOIR
FOX DEN VINEYARD
GREEN VALLEY | RRV
Retails at: $62.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $49.99
The Calling Wine Company was founded by Emmy Award winning sports commentator Jim Nantz (think The Masters Golf Tournament) and Family Wine & Spirits CEO, Peter Deutsch. The partners wanted to craft world class wine, and to help accomplish their goal, the enlisted renowned winemaker, James MacPhail, founder and winemaker of his highly regarded eponymous label MacPhail wines.
Winemaker’s Notes
“Three generations of the Smith family now participate in the management of Fox Den Vineyard, producing exceptional Pinot Noir and continuing to be stewards of their 14 acres in the Green Valley region. Moderate temperatures and heavy fog bring us grapes that ultimately result in a luscious, complex, and robust Pinot Noir from this incredible site.”
-James MacPhail
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
