The Mesa bottling has been a particular success for Riverbench in past vintages, and continues to be today. It’s made from a special block in the estate vineyard, and always is unusually concentrated in red fruits, licorice and crushed baking spices, generously coated in sweet oak. It’s a beautiful, silky wine of great charm and finesse. Drink now–2015. ——S.H.(2/1/2012)—— 92

This has been Riverbench’s best Pinot and it still is. Shows the wonderful ability to be deliciously drinkable now, yet with the stuffing for the cellar. Dry and crisp and full-bodied, it shows berry, currants, mushroom, grilled meat and sandalwood flavors, dusted with Indian spices. Now–2015. ——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 92

This is an irresistibly delicious Pinot Noir. It shows the virtues of the vintage through flashy flavors of black cherry pie filling, red currants, cherry liqueur, orange zest, mocha, vanilla and cinnamon spice, wrapped into lush, silky tannins and brightened by firm acidity. Complex and compelling. ——S.H.(8/1/2009)—— 94