Vineyard: Mercedes Riverblock

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.10 9/24/2017)
Pinot Trail Diaries (11.35 12/8/2018)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Gracianna Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Gracianna Mercedes Riverblock Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 232 cases, $54. Release TBD. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Perfumed with aromas of black cherry, cola, pomegranate, toast and a subtle peppery note. Welcome juiciness and silky in texture, with buried tannins, offering lavish black cherry fruit flavor and an accent of baking spice and the slightest toasty oak. The wine gathered interest and expression when tasted several hours after opening and the following day from an open and re-corked bottle. Score: 94. Reviewed December 11, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Gracianna Estate Mercedes Riverblock Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.6%, 153 cases, $64. Clone 115. Aged in French oak barrels for 11 months. Unfined and unfiltered. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Initial aromas of blackberry, cassis and black grape give way to fertile earth. Deeply flavored in a mid weight style with a delightful array of well-ripened black fruits framed by ruddy tannins and a deft touch of oak. Quite seamless and like a Swiss watch, keeps on ticking in the glass. My only nit is a slight bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish. Score: 93. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Gracianna Mercedes Riverblock Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 154 cases, $68. Released April 2017. clone 115. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · A robust wine with attacking red cherry fruit, expansive in the mouth with inviting accents of spice, savory herbs and a deft hint of oak. Nicely composed. Score: 92. Reviewed December 11, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »