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Roco Pinot Noir The Stalker 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
United States
region
Oregon
appellation
Willamette Valley
WE
92
WS
91
Additional vintages
WE
92
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
This is fermented with de-stemmed stalks—not whole clusters—to add what winemaker Rollin Soles calls “stalk-derived spice and body.” In past vintages the result could be excessively stemmy, but Soles has refined the process and the result is a smooth and fruity wine with hints of dill and pepper. The barrel aging (all neutral) nonetheless has left a seam of caramel across the palate, with pomegranate and cherry fruit in the background. ... More details
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Roco Pinot Noir The Stalker 2019 750ml

SKU 858563
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$39.94
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Professional Ratings
WE
92
WS
91
WE
92
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
This is fermented with de-stemmed stalks—not whole clusters—to add what winemaker Rollin Soles calls “stalk-derived spice and body.” In past vintages the result could be excessively stemmy, but Soles has refined the process and the result is a smooth and fruity wine with hints of dill and pepper. The barrel aging (all neutral) nonetheless has left a seam of caramel across the palate, with pomegranate and cherry fruit in the background.
WS
91
Rated 91 by Wine Spectator
Savory and well-focused, with structured raspberry, forest floor and black tea accents that build toward a slight tannic bite. Drink now through 2030. 1,370 cases made.
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Deep and nutty aromatics jump quickly to a wild blackberry patch at the edge of the deciduous forest. There’s even a touch of maple syrup fresh from the tree. In the mouth you’ll get a rich brawny and sensuous tannins wrapped by luscious, wild blackberry fruit and a spice rack of “Silk Road” flavors. This robust, deep red cherry fruited wine tends toward a surprisingly elegant finish that will stalk your dreams after the first glass. It’s wickedly good.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
United States
region
Oregon
appellation
Willamette Valley
Additional vintages
Overview
Rated 92 - This is fermented with de-stemmed stalks—not whole clusters—to add what winemaker Rollin Soles calls “stalk-derived spice and body.” In past vintages the result could be excessively stemmy, but Soles has refined the process and the result is a smooth and fruity wine with hints of dill and pepper. The barrel aging (all neutral) nonetheless has left a seam of caramel across the palate, with pomegranate and cherry fruit in the background.
green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir translates as 'black pine' in French, and is named as such due to the extremely inky color of the fruits, which hang in bunches the shape of a pine cone. Wineries often struggle with Pinot Noir vines, as more than most red wine grape varietals, they fail in hot temperatures and are rather susceptible to various diseases which can be disastrous when hoping for a late harvest. Thanks to new technologies and methods for avoiding such problems, however, the Pinot Noir grape varietal has spread across the world to almost every major wine producing country. Why? Quite simply because this is considered to be one of the finest grape varietals one can cultivate, due to the fact that it can be used to produce a wide range of excellent wines full of interesting, fresh and fascinating flavors Their thin skins result in a fairly light-bodied wine, and the juices carry beautiful notes of summer fruits, currants and berries, and many, many more.
barrel

Region: Oregon

The Oregon wine industry is continuing to go from strength to strength, with many of their Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wines winning important international awards in recent years. Oregon has also become renowned as an important region for the production of organic and biodynamic wines, demonstrating the fact that the wineries which are dotted across the diverse regions of the state are keen to experiment with their methods and techniques. A wide range of grape varietals flourish in Oregon, including an impressive array of Old World classic grapes alongside American hybrid varietals. This, coupled with the cooler climate and the mix of traditional and excitingly modern wine production methods makes Oregon a fascinating region for wine lovers, particularly those looking for something unique and utterly delicious.
fields

Country: United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Willamette Valley

When it comes to high quality United States wine regions, the state of Oregon certainly has its fair share. One of the key wine producing regions of Oregon is Willamette Valley, a beautiful region specializing in the production of carefully constructed and extremely flavorful Pinot Noir wines, which have gained popularity around the world as a result of their deliciously fruity nature and excellent range of characteristics. However, Willamette Valley's wine industry doesn't begin and end with this grape varietal, as wineries within the region are renowned for their love of innovation and experimentation, and are consistently experimenting with a range of fine grapes. As such, a wide array of wines come out of Willamette Valley each year, to an increasingly impressed international wine community.
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Varietal: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir translates as 'black pine' in French, and is named as such due to the extremely inky color of the fruits, which hang in bunches the shape of a pine cone. Wineries often struggle with Pinot Noir vines, as more than most red wine grape varietals, they fail in hot temperatures and are rather susceptible to various diseases which can be disastrous when hoping for a late harvest. Thanks to new technologies and methods for avoiding such problems, however, the Pinot Noir grape varietal has spread across the world to almost every major wine producing country. Why? Quite simply because this is considered to be one of the finest grape varietals one can cultivate, due to the fact that it can be used to produce a wide range of excellent wines full of interesting, fresh and fascinating flavors Their thin skins result in a fairly light-bodied wine, and the juices carry beautiful notes of summer fruits, currants and berries, and many, many more.
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Region: Oregon

The Oregon wine industry is continuing to go from strength to strength, with many of their Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wines winning important international awards in recent years. Oregon has also become renowned as an important region for the production of organic and biodynamic wines, demonstrating the fact that the wineries which are dotted across the diverse regions of the state are keen to experiment with their methods and techniques. A wide range of grape varietals flourish in Oregon, including an impressive array of Old World classic grapes alongside American hybrid varietals. This, coupled with the cooler climate and the mix of traditional and excitingly modern wine production methods makes Oregon a fascinating region for wine lovers, particularly those looking for something unique and utterly delicious.
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Country: United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.
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Appellation: Willamette Valley

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