Emeritus Vineyards

Estate Bottled Don's Block Pinot Noir

9.16 ratings

9.21 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.5

Right on! Lovely cherry flavor but never overpowering. Smooth finish. Great balance between berry and tannins. Excellent $50 bottle.

Right on! Lovely cherry flavor but never overpowering. Smooth finish. Great balance between berry and tannins. Excellent $50 bottle.

Jul 7th, 2025

9.0

Leave this open at least one hour before consuming. Good and somewhat elegant Pinot Noir. Solid berry flavor, elegant finish, but a slight aftertaste that mars the bottle. Almost a top-notch bottle similar to an Eola Hills Pinot Noir if not for the aftertaste. At $36 a nice value.

Leave this open at least one hour before consuming. Good and somewhat elegant Pinot Noir. Solid berry flavor, elegant finish, but a slight aftertaste that mars the bottle. Almost a top-notch bottle similar to an Eola Hills Pinot Noir if not for the aftertaste. At $36 a nice value.

Feb 17th, 2024

9.0

A hint of spicey earthiness, combined with cherry, raspberry, & possibly other fruit. Delicious

A hint of spicey earthiness, combined with cherry, raspberry, & possibly other fruit. Delicious

Nov 7th, 2015

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.2

Kyle had this 22 days ago

Kyle had this 22 days ago

Dec 17th, 2025

9.1

Natalie had this 9 years ago

Natalie had this 9 years ago

Jun 3rd, 2017

Monica Layfield

8.8

Monica had this 9 years ago

Monica had this 9 years ago

Dec 31st, 2016