The 2016 Siduri Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is one of the more structured 2016 Siduri Pinot Noirs and one of our most structured Rosella’s since we started using this vineyard back in 2001. This backbone undoubtedly came from the fact that, the 777 clone had smaller than normal clusters and this led to a higher skin-to-juice ratio creating more structure. Blending this in with our other clones at Rosella’s ended up producing a wine that is truly compelling, but also a darker fruited and more age worthy wine. This is a truly outstanding wine that should only improve with several years in the cellar. The taste aromas of this vintage are ripe black cherry, roasted espresso, fresh brambly/wild berry/blackberry, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Some of the flavors include plush and
round texture in the mid-palate with moderate acid that holds on from middle to end. There also are flavors of ripe, fresh red cherry, strawberry jam, and clove.
