Russian Hill Estate Vineyards

Russian Hill Estate Vineyards
4525 Slusser Road
Windsor, California
USA 95492
Phone: (707) 575-9428
http://www.russianhillestate.com/russianhill/index.jsp

Contact: Edward Gomez

Russian Hill Estate, a family owned and operated winery, is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Using the utmost care from vineyard to bottle, Russian Hill is dedicated to the production of world-class Pinot noir and Syrah. The key philosophy of the winery is to maintain the highest degree of excellence in viticultural and winemaking practices to allow wines to fully express the various vineyards that are their source.

Edward Gomez and Ellen Mack 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.

Winemaker Patrick Melley gave up a career in the restaurant business to join his uncle Ed in the pursuit of making great wine. A largely self taught winemaker, Patrick has already shown great talent in making the Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet sauvignon that were our production prior to moving to Russian Hill. He is now excelling in the production of Pinot noir and Syrah. The key ingredient to Patrick's success is his discriminating palate; his level disposition and great personality don't hurt either.

Ed's wife, Ellen Mack, after a two year search, found the property that was to become Russian Hill. She is now responsible for its day-to-day operations which gives her many hats to wear - marketing, communication, production, accounting and, most importantly, overseeing vineyard operations. Because of this diversity, she is "the glue" that holds it all together.

Russian Hill is the fulfillment of a dream for Edward Gomez, who retired from a distinguished career in academic medicine to look for a way to combine his experience in the fields of engineering, electronics, business, and government with his love of wine

Winemaker: Patrick Melley

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