Vineyard: Pleasant Hill

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

En Garde Winery: Consistently Excellent North Coast Pinot Noir (12.28 4/28/2022)
Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir (12.15 2/28/2021)
Small Sips of the Russian River Valley (6.63 8/4/2008)
Recent Tastings of California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.39 2/22/2019)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Whetstone Wine Cellars
En Garde Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2019 En Garde Pleasant Hill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., 114 cases, $65. Clone 115, 777, and Pommard. Harvest Brix 25.0º. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A complex nose soars with the perfume of Bing cherry juice, ripe strawberry, rose petal, musk and a hint of ginger. Plenty of black cherry, strawberry, and cola flavors embrace the palate and carry over to a lengthy and beautifully aromatic finish. Impeccably balanced in a mid-weight plus style with an admirable touch of oak compliment. Very forward but even better when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 94. Reviewed April 24, 2022 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2018 En Garde Pleasant Hill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 155 cases, $60. Clones 115, 777 and Pommard. Harvest Brix 23.8º. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Well-appointed nose of black cherry, blueberry, and oak spice and toast aromas. The mid-weight core of dark cherry fruit explodes in glorious exuberance in the mouth. Flat-out delicious fruit with accents of spice and cola. Stereotypical Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that delights from entry to finish. Even better when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 94. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 En Garde Pleasant Hill Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., 98 cases, $60. Vineyard is located in Sebastopol near Starkey’s Hill. 25+ year-old vines including clones 115, 667, and Pommard. 100% clone 115 in this wine. Harvest Brix 24.5º. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is spectacular, offering hi-tone aromas of dark cherry, dark red berry, spice and rose petal. Delicious black raspberry, black cherry, spice and cola flavors in a mid weight plus style. Impressive energy and juiciness with a light dash of oak and a profound finish. This ephemeral wine is more giving upon opening than the Starkey’s Hill. Score: 94. Reviewed February 23, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Whetstone Pleasant Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $50. · A nose of some interest featuring red Pinot fruits, toast, farmyard, pickle, and floral scents. Cherry-driven with a bit of cherry candy, spice, vanilla, and char. Soft with slippery tannins. Perfectly decent. Reviewed August 4, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »