{"product_id":"2020-roche-tradition-pinot-noir-🔥-93pts","title":"2020 Roche \"Tradition\" Pinot Noir 🔥 93pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe have a beauty of a wine here from a spectacular vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis single-vineyard Pinot Noir was fermented in stainless steel, spent three weeks on the skins, and then aged for 12 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe result is a really nice balance between an old-world, Burgundian and new-world. I especially like that touch of earthiness right at the beginning, and the soft texture throughout. This wine has arrived, hitting its prime window of drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe mid-palate has some weight and brings a bit of seriousness to the wine, while the finish continues to evolve and adds even more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eOn the nose, you get a mix of earthiness, dark fruit, and a subtle herbaceous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe palate is rich, soft, and silky, and at this stage in its aging curve, it’s showing beautifully. Blue plum, cassis, crushed raspberry, red currant, and then the finish brings in notes of vanilla, clove, a hint of white pepper, and soft, lingering tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe acidity is still very much alive, lifting the structure of the wine, and this is one that should easily continue to evolve over the next four years. (Carl Boucher, March 28, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e223 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e93 points Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBC Okanagan Valley VQA Naramata Bench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eDry | RS: 1.15 g\/L | 13.4% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairings:\u003c\/b\u003e salmon with berry glaze, duck tacos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210409570597,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/RocheDHPinot24.jpg?v=1775950675","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2020-roche-tradition-pinot-noir-%f0%9f%94%a5-93pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}