Monthly Archives: October 2007

Racy Riesling

Posted on October 13, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 4 Rieslings from trocken to Spat and Germany to Monterey Carl Loewen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Varidor Riesling Trocken 2005 Grapes sourced entirely from the Varidor Vineyard, wild yeast ferment and aging in neutral oak fuder. Terry Theise Selection, Qualitatswein … Continue reading →

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Blending Zin

Posted on October 12, 2007 by RJ

Zin not only stands alone but is featured prominently in blends from budget to chic. Trentadue Sonoma County Old Patch Red 2005 Perceptibly sweet and slightly effervescent, 70% Zin, 20% Petite Sirah, 5.5% Carignane, 4.5% Syrah sourced from Alexander, Russian … Continue reading →

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Sweet Wine from the Bay

Posted on October 12, 2007 by RJ

Rosenblum Cellars San Francisco Bay Castanho Vineyard Zinfandel Port 2003 Viscous and full of vanilla.  Noticeable but appropriate sense of alcohol for a port style of wine. This vineyard hails from Contra Costa County and was aged in US and … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Lodi

Posted on October 12, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 2 wines from an area that has distinguished itself for its long-established vineyards and good values. Gnarly Head Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2005 Jammy liquer-like fruit and sweet vanilla in the nose. The wine is light-bodied, sweet … Continue reading →

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Around the World With Zin

Posted on October 12, 2007 by RJ

Wild Hog Vineyard Lake County Nova Vineyards Zinfandel 2003 Dried fruits, good acidity, some creaminess and a little warmth. Organically grown grapes. P&B in Cazadero 15.5% $24 at Traverso’s Wild Hog Groom Barossa Valley Bush Block Zinfandel 2006 Intense smells … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class Desserts

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

Holdredge Russian River Valley Saralee’s Vineyard Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2006 36.4 Brix at harvest and 10.2% RS, P&B Healdsburg 13.65% $26.99 at Bottle Barn (375ml) Holdgredge Davis Family Russian River Valley Rapport Fortified Old Vine Zinfandel Dessert Wine 2005 V&B … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class Zinfandel

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

Mozzocco Dry Creek Valley Matrix Zinfandel 2005 Winemaker Antoine Favero V&B in Healdsburg 16.1% $36.49 at Bottle Barn

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class Bordeaux Varieties

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

Nelson Estate Sonoma Valley Bennett Valley Vineyard Malbec 2004 The nose is oak city and the palate is very supple with moderate acidity and a long finish. I think that many will find this wine agreeable and readily approachable. Aged … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class Syrah and Petite

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

Stark Russian River Valley Cuvee Julian Syrah 2004 This is Syrah that is not afraid to be tannic with lots of alcohol showing in the nose and the mouth. There’s 2% Viognier in the final blend and the fruit is … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Red Wine Sweepstakes Winner and More

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

This flight features Pinot all day. The first wine won Best of Class and went onto win the big award. The second is a red Burgundy from a top producer. Wines 3 and 4 were in the running for the … Continue reading →

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