Vineyard: Goldridge

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

DEHLINGER: Russian River Valley Stalwart (8.1 9/19/2009)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.10 9/24/2017)
More Sips of California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (9.20 2/26/2013)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Semper Wines
Dehlinger Winery
En Garde Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 En Garde Gold Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 96 cases, $55. Clones 667, “828,” 115. Harvest Brix 24.0º. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Light ruby red color in the glass. The nose engages with fragrant notes of dark red Bing cherry and fertile earth. Light in weight, but flavorful, offering the essence of red cherry fruit framed by nutty oak. Crisp and elegant, with good transparency, a suede texture and an appealing cherry-blessed finish that has good length. Score: 91. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Semper Gold Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $85. This vineyard is named for a vein of gold loam soil running from the western edge of the Russian River towards the town of Annapolis on the Sonoma Coast. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of black cherries, dark chocolate, graham and wood shavings. Amazingly intense and sappy fruit presence which coats the mouth and fuels a big, long finish. Flavors of black plum, black cherry and blueberry with an earthy, mineral undertone. Tasted two days later from a previous opened and re-corked bottle, the nose had checked out and the wine was flat. Good. Reviewed February 27, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2003 Dehlinger Goldridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., 1,300 cases, $36. Aged in barrel 16 months. · Just can’t get past the nose on this wine. While there are some pleasant blueberry and cranberry fruit aromas, there is also a strong smell of tequila. Soft in the mouth with supple tannins and restrained flavors of raisined berries. Reviewed September 19, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2001 Dehlinger Goldridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 1,600 cases, $35. · Slightly oxidized with aromas of soy and forest floor, and flavors of roasted fruit and nuts and raisins. Unappealing. Reviewed September 19, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

1998 Dehlinger Goldridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc.,1,100 cases, $32. · Slight orange tinted rim. Surprisingly fresh initially with appealing aged Pinot Noir flavors of spiced cherries, brown spice and brown sugar. One taster noted minimal Brett on the nose. Very enjoyable initially, fading over three hours. Reviewed September 19, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »