Russian Hill Estate

Owner(s)	Edward Gomez, Ellen Mack
Web site	www.russianhillestate.com

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Russian Hill Estate, a family owned and operated winery, is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Edward Gomez and Ellen Mack (both are M.D.s) established Russian Hill in 1997 after a two-year intensive search for the appropriate site. It was imperative that the land be capable of producing outstanding estate vineyards but also allow for construction of a winery. Only by having full control of both the vineyard and wine production, did the team at Russian Hill feel they could produce wines of the quality they envisioned. They farm 30 acres of vineyards. There are four Pinot Noirs: Estate, Leras Vineyard, Tara Vineyard, and Meredith Vineyard. The winemaker is Patrick Melley. The wines are sold on the website and through the tasting room which is open daily.

Articles About Russian Hill Estate

Small Sips of Pinot (6.58 5/7/2008)

Reviewed Wines

2005 Russian Hill Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $27. Composed of favorite lots of winemaker Patrick Melley. · Brooding black cherry scent followed by interesting black cherry, raisin and nutmeg flavors highlighted with oak . Plenty of fruit intensity and a persistent finish. In essence, a reserve wine only in the sense that it is bigger and more intense than the next wine (described below) which I preferred. Reviewed May 7, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Russian Hill Tara Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., $37. The Tara Vineyard surrounds the Russian Hill winery and is named for the stately home that sits on the property. · Lovely strawberry and Bing cherry fruit aromas with a hint of cola, herbs and smoke. Very tasty black cherry and black raspberry core with notable char and grilled meat overtones. The fruit is bright and clean and is framed by gossamer tannins. A nice acid lift on the finish makes you reach for another sip. About all you can ask for in a California Pinot. Reviewed May 7, 2008 ARTICLE »