Rochioli Vineyards and Winery

Rochioli Vineyards and Winery Review

Claiming one of the prettiest picnic sites in the area, with tables overlooking the vineyards, this winery also has an airy little tasting room hung with modern artwork. Production is small and fans on the winery's mailing list snap up most of the bottles, but the winery is still worth a stop. Because of the cool growing conditions in the Russian River Valley, the flavors of the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are intense and complex. It's the Pinot Noir, though, that is largely responsible for the winery's stellar reputation; it helped cement the Russian River's status as a Pinot powerhouse. Rochioli is one of the few wineries of its stature that still doesn't charge for tastings.