Category Archives: Russian River Valley

Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ray

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 … Continue reading →

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St. Rose Pinot Noir 2099

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ray

St. Rose, Russian River Valley, Nunes Vineyard, Ten Block, Pinot Noir 2009 The nose features cherries and raspberries – ebulliently fruity and graced with a touch a vanilla. In the mouth the theme of fresh Pinot fruit continues on a … Continue reading →

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Balletto Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ray

Balletto, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2009  The nose features fresh strawberries and rhubarb with a bit of forest floor for complexity. In the mouth the fruit is fresh and vibrant, the body is light and … Continue reading →

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Hanna Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ray

Hanna, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2010  Notes back through the 2004 vintage show a consistent thread of bright citrus and high acidity. The latest release, 2010, couples the citrus with freshly cut grass as in the ’09. A bit … Continue reading →

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The Wines of Shone Farm

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Ray

Shone Farm, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Block Seven, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features the textbook essence of grapefruit while the palate displays a rounder, viscous character that will delight those looking for a softer approach to … Continue reading →

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California Zinfandel

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Ray

Stryker Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2007 Tim Hardin hits another home run with this opulently fruity, sweet-smelling Zin. In the mouth the theme continues, with a lush texture and a little warmth. Produced and bottled under a screw cap … Continue reading →

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J Vintage Brut 2002

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Ray

J, Russian River Valley, Sparkling Wine, Vintage Brut 2002 The fresh fruit is there in the nose with plenty of complexity. It’s now 8 years since the fruit was harvested and there are lovely patisserie notes coming through. In the … Continue reading →

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Foppiano Chardonnay 2009

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Ray

Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Chardonnay 2009 The nose features rich notes of toast and butter with ripe, tropical fruit. In the mouth, the oaky notes continue, with an accent of butter and a bit of refreshing acidity. This … Continue reading →

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Small Vines Russian River Pinot Noir 2008

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Ray

Small Vines, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2008 This wine is a star. In the nose the fruit has a liqueur-like character, showing off its ripeness. In the mouth there is again that straddling of the Old and New Worlds … Continue reading →

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Hartford Court Four Hearts Chardonnay 2007

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Ray

Hartford Court, Russian River, Four Hearts Vineyards, Chardonnay 2007 This is a large Chardonnay, big, rich and mouth-filling. There’s plenty of butter and oak to please those in search of a full-on California Chard yet there is also a core … Continue reading →

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