Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop

Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying perceptual differences and consumer preferences are critical to a winery’s bottom line.  Following our return from New Zealand, Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to again offer this...

Ariel Merlot 2008

Ariel, Dealcoholized, Merlot 2008 Simple, fruity, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla  on a light-bodied frame. Made and bottled by J. Lohr in San Jose. Contains less than one half of one percent alcohol by volume, purchased for $6.49 at Bottle Barn

Ariel Merlot 2007

Ariel, Dealcoholized, Merlot 2007 Simple and light-bodied. Made and bottled by J. Lohr in San Jose. Contains less than one half of one percent alcohol by volume, purchased for $6.49 at Bottle Barn Ariel Vineyards

fre Red

Sutter Home, Fre, Premium Red 2007 The nose is very grapy, smelling like a croissant slathered with blackberry jam. In the mouth it is light, sweet and fruity with a little bit of tannic grip – interesting. The alcohol has been removed from this wine and is...