Vineyard: Gloria

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Furthermore Wines
Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Cellars 33

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2015 Freeman Gloria Estate Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 333 cases, $62. Five clones (Swan, Calera, Martini, Pommard and Dijon 115) planted in Goldridge soil and sustainably farmed. Vineyard named after Hurricane Gloria that first brought Ken and Akiko Freeman together in 1985. Very low yields in 2015 due to cool weather during flowering in May. Uneven set and tiny clusters only yielded six tons of fruit from 8 acres. 5-day cold soak in open-top fermenters, hand punch downs, free run sent directly to barrel, press wine barreled separately. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 12% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. A nose with purpose, that opens nicely with swirling, revealing aromas of dark raspberry, spice and sous-bois. Very charming and silky in the mouth with vivid flavors of black cherry and purple berry fruits underlain with a thread of savory herbs. Expansive and layered in the mouth, with nice harmony and a gentle demeanor. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed March 29, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Freeman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 1,008 cases, $44. The largest part of this wine comes from the winery’s Gloria Estate Vineyard and includes all five clones planted there (Calera, Pommard, Martini, Swan and 115). There were also contributions from Thorn Ridge Vineyard (Swan clone) and Sexton Vineyard (clone 2A). Only a few barrels of Keefer Ranch contributed due to low yields in that vineyard. 5-day cold soak in open-top fermenters, hand punch downs, free run juice sent directly to barrel, press wine barreled separately. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Light cherry red color in the glass. Complex nose that builds over time in the glass offering aromas of cherry cola, blueberry, sous-bois, baking spices, grape must and timber. Cherry driven with accents of oak and spice and nicely composed with balanced tannins and modest finishing power. Rather elegant and aims to please in a typical Russian River Valley style. Score: 89. Reviewed March 29, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Furthermore Gloria Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 177 cases, $50. · Light garnet color in the glass. This wine shows a muscular punch of oak along with savory notes of fertile earth and herb garden. The mid weight red cherry core is relegated to the background. Silky in the mouth, with gentle tannins and a juicy, quenching finish. The finish is dominated by oak-driven toast and marzipan. The wine was unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 88. Reviewed December 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Cellars 33 Gloria Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 120 cases, $45. Release date August 25, 2015. The second vintage from the estate vineyard at Freeman Vineyard & Winery. Harvest Brix 24.4º. Pommard, 115, Calera and Martini clones. Aged 10 months in once-used Francois Frères oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Aromas of cherry and sous-bois dance from the glass. Light to mid weight flavors of cherry, raspberry and spice expand in the mouth to fill every nook and cranny. Highly appealing with very soft tannins, admirable finesse, and impeccable balance. The finish is loaded with cherry swagger, but this wine is more about personality than power. Score: 92. Reviewed March 16, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Furthermore Gloria Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.61, 181 cases, $45. Calera, Swan and Pommard clones. Harvest Brix 25.4º. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderate light reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is alive with scents of black cherry and sous-bois. Polished, elegant and charming, with mid weight flavors of black cherry, plum, anise and spice. Seamless with some finishing length. Even better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 92. Reviewed June 5, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »