Overview: ROCO’s premier Pinot Noir, Private Stash is a numbered series of small production Pinot Noir sourced from a 2-acre plot on the Soles’ private 21-acre vineyard. This complex Pinot offers layer upon layer of intense, silky, full-bodied flavor that is elegantly balanced. Derived from Rollin’s special clonal propagation, 3A, otherwise called “the ROCO selection” these vines produce smaller than normal clusters of tightly packed berries. We hold that this wine will stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest Pinot Noirs from around the globe. The 2022 Stash is No. 19 in the production series that began in 2003.
Tasting Notes: Aromas open with herbal and fruit notes—rubbed sage mingles with black raspberry and dark plum, while hints of cherry fruit leather and candied fruit add depth. Earthy forest floor character is lifted by the distinctive aroma of juniper berries and a medley of spices. The wine delivers a bold yet elegant profile on the palate, featuring more juniper berry and black raspberry fruit, enhanced by a blend of spices, including cinnamon bark and ground black cardamom. The structure is impressive, with pronounced yet sanded tannins providing a framework for the wine's vibrant acidity and rich flavor profile.
Pairing: Lamb kebab
Points: 94, Wine Enthuisast
Format/ABV: 750 ml/14.0%
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