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Location: Concord, CA
About Me: Ward Kadel – @drXeNo is the West Coast Ambassador & Staff Blogger for WineLog.net and Le Wine Buff for Bordeaux.com (CIVB) and featured in their documentary short film. He was named a “key influencer” and “strong community manager” in the seminal white paper on wine + tech, VinTank’s “WE ARE HERE: The State of Wine Industry Social Media.” Raised in Napa, he is a proud Vintage High Crusher and has been around wine virtually all of his life.
He has published the long-running wine blog Vinopanion since May 2007. Ward has also composed content and media as Influencer for Crushpad and Brixr.com’s TinyBottles, as Community Manager for Northern California Wine on Lunch.com and has consulted for wineries, PR firms and wine organizations for web content and social channel strategy and monitoring.
His freelance articles have appeared in Palate Press and Mutineer Magazine and his content is syndicated on the mobile apps Wine By the Bar and Hello Vino, rated #1 by Mashable on “Apps for Wine Lovers.” Ward is also one of the founders of the “Wine Badge” movement with his WKBadges and is a member of the VinTank Tasting Panel.
In his varied, hectic past and present he has hosted and produced the long running radio show TeK-IndUced EuPHoriA, worked as an assistant for the internationally renown progressive house label Loöq Records and its decade+ long DJ weekly Qoöl, in San Francisco. Ever the avid investment addict, he was also a featured social investor for Covester.com and interviewed about the biotech business sector by The Wall Street Transcript.
Ward lives in the San Francisco East Bay, very lucky in love with his wife and their sleepy pug, Sebastian Guinness. When not imbibing and/or tweeting, posting, filming, consulting or writing about wine, Ward can be found researching cancer, DJing at his monthly The Winchester, playing golf…or, just relaxing with friends and family with a tasty bottle of vino.
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Ward happily accepts samples but does not guarantee a review, positive or negative.
Received as a sample from the Diageo Estates, 03/22/13.
Had with dinner, 03/31/13.
BVV: "This wine exudes its sense of place—the personality and quality of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench. Our 2010 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon captures this area with briary blackberry, dark plum, black cherry, chocolate and tobacco leaf. The famous Rutherford Dust gives the wine cocoa-powder tannins and texture, while well-integrated oak adds toasty mocha notes to the generous aromas and expansive flavors.
Vineyard Notes:
Ninety percent of the grapes for this wine were selected from vineyard blocks in our historic BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2, which provide the velvety dark-fruit character and firm structure that we desire for this Cabernet Sauvignon. These vineyards are located on the Rutherford Bench, where ideal alluvial fan soils—composed of gravel, sand and loam—allow the vines to root deeply and bring up minerals that develop unique flavors in the grapes. Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor chose the balance of the grapes from highly regarded growers that we have worked closely with for many years.
Winemaker Notes:
We hand harvested the grapes and rushed them across the road to our winery. To bring out the rich, layered fruit expression inherent in Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, we destemmed the grapes and then cold soaked the must for two to three days for gentle flavor extraction. During the eight- to twelve-day fermentation, we pumped over the cap to incorporate the flavor-rich skins into the juice. Malolactic fermentation rounded the flavors (part done in-barrel) and 18 months of barrel aging infused the wine with oak spice nuances." Color: Dark garnet core, with violet highlights. Violet/ruby edges.
Nose: Deep black fruit, cassis, cocoa, and big and dark toast, this needs some time to integrate.
Palate: Big and full, this is a powerful Cab. Featuring all of the dark black and red fruit from the nose, this has all of that big toast and cocoa from the nose as well, along with a firmer structure and medium acidity. Keep this one back a few years before opening. - 03/31/2013
Received as a sample from the Diageo Estates, 03/22/13.
Had with dinner, 03/31/13.
BVV: "This wine exudes its sense of place—the personality and quality of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench. Our 2010 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon captures this area with briary blackberry, dark plum, black cherry, chocolate and tobacco leaf. The famous Rutherford Dust gives the wine cocoa-powder tannins and texture, while well-integrated oak adds toasty mocha notes to the generous aromas and expansive flavors.
Vineyard Notes:
Ninety percent of the grapes for this wine were selected from vineyard blocks in our historic BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2, which provide the velvety dark-fruit character and firm structure that we desire for this Cabernet Sauvignon. These vineyards are located on the Rutherford Bench, where ideal alluvial fan soils—composed of gravel, sand and loam—allow the vines to root deeply and bring up minerals that develop unique flavors in the grapes. Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor chose the balance of the grapes from highly regarded growers that we have worked closely with for many years.
Winemaker Notes:
We hand harvested the grapes and rushed them across the road to our winery. To bring out the rich, layered fruit expression inherent in Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, we destemmed the grapes and then cold soaked the must for two to three days for gentle flavor extraction. During the eight- to twelve-day fermentation, we pumped over the cap to incorporate the flavor-rich skins into the juice. Malolactic fermentation rounded the flavors (part done in-barrel) and 18 months of barrel aging infused the wine with oak spice nuances."
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$32
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Dark garnet core, with violet highlights. Violet/ruby edges.
Nose: Deep black fruit, cassis, cocoa, and big and dark toast, this needs some time to integrate.
Palate: Big and full, this is a powerful Cab. Featuring all of the dark black and red fruit from the nose, this has all of that big toast and cocoa from the nose as well, along with a firmer structure and medium acidity. Keep this one back a few years before opening. - 03/31/2013
Received as a sample from Colangelo Partners, 03/15/13.
Drank during Easter Sunday festivities, 03/31/13.
WE: "The Quinta da Romeira Winery was founded in 1988, and is the end result of a full restoration of an eighteenth century manor house and chapel. In 1703, former prime minister of Portugal Castello Melhor annexed the Quinta da Romeira Estate to the Morgadio de Santa Catherina Estate named after Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, King of England. It took 285 years, but that same Estate has been transformed into a state of the art winery and tourist attraction. The 200 acres of Quinta da Romeira vineyards are planted mainly with the Arinto grape which is indigenous to the Bucelas region. This grape tends to produce dry and fruity wines of refreshing acidity with citrus notes and mineral aromas according to our Quinta da Romeira reviews. The Quinta da Romeira wines have realized critical acclaim, particularly the Prova Regia which is made from 100% Arinto form the DOC Bucelas." Color: A light canary yellow, with brighter green highlights.
Nose: Super bright mix here of citrus, especially lime, but also with some Meyer lemon and blood orange. A tad of florals can be found by the rim.
Palate: Also very good here, and with a zesty acidity to match all of that lime-driven citrus found here as well, in this light-bodied wine. Tropical fruit comes in with some roundness into the juiciest finish. Very good for the price: QPRWK. - 03/31/2013
Received as a sample from Colangelo Partners, 03/15/13.
Drank during Easter Sunday festivities, 03/31/13.
WE: "The Quinta da Romeira Winery was founded in 1988, and is the end result of a full restoration of an eighteenth century manor house and chapel. In 1703, former prime minister of Portugal Castello Melhor annexed the Quinta da Romeira Estate to the Morgadio de Santa Catherina Estate named after Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, King of England. It took 285 years, but that same Estate has been transformed into a state of the art winery and tourist attraction. The 200 acres of Quinta da Romeira vineyards are planted mainly with the Arinto grape which is indigenous to the Bucelas region. This grape tends to produce dry and fruity wines of refreshing acidity with citrus notes and mineral aromas according to our Quinta da Romeira reviews. The Quinta da Romeira wines have realized critical acclaim, particularly the Prova Regia which is made from 100% Arinto form the DOC Bucelas."
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$10
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: A light canary yellow, with brighter green highlights.
Nose: Super bright mix here of citrus, especially lime, but also with some Meyer lemon and blood orange. A tad of florals can be found by the rim.
Palate: Also very good here, and with a zesty acidity to match all of that lime-driven citrus found here as well, in this light-bodied wine. Tropical fruit comes in with some roundness into the juiciest finish. Very good for the price: QPRWK. - 03/31/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc
pH 3.30
T. Acidity 6.5 g/L
Residual Sugar 0.2%
Alcohol 13.5%
Harvest Dates August 28 – September 23, 2012
Bottling Date December 2012
Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine presents with attractive pale yellow hues speared by notes of youthful greens. Crisp, bright grapefruit and lime dominate the aromatics and are complemented with a hint of caper and lemon zest. Flavors of fresh lime and grapefruit persist with elements of kiwi, citrus and caper. This is a rich, generous and vibrant white wine with a brilliant, crisp finish.
Growing Season:
The season of 2012 commenced with a very dry and cold winter. The lack of water was concerning as this dry spell in Napa Valley persisted through the end of February, while the Sierras had minimal snowfall. March eased the burden with nine inches of rain, replenishing groundwater reserves. A warm spring and a moderate to hot June, July and August followed. This provided excellent ripening weather through the summer, which was then followed by a warm September, allowing a good, even and progressive harvest. October kicked off with a hot start followed by even, warm conditions. All in all, 2012 provided an excellent growing season.
Winemaking:
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely fresh qualities and intensity of flavor of this Sauvignon Blanc." Color: Vibrant light canary yellow, with lime highlights.
Nose: Huge tart gooseberry here, with saline minerality underneath and grassy herbaceousness on top. An interesting mix of Bordeaux and Kiwi here.
Palate: Rounder tropicals in the fore here than expected, then that tart gooseberry and grapefruit kick in with their very bright acidity, finishing with some grassiness and that saline minerality. Very good and interesting. - 03/19/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc
pH 3.30
T. Acidity 6.5 g/L
Residual Sugar 0.2%
Alcohol 13.5%
Harvest Dates August 28 – September 23, 2012
Bottling Date December 2012
Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine presents with attractive pale yellow hues speared by notes of youthful greens. Crisp, bright grapefruit and lime dominate the aromatics and are complemented with a hint of caper and lemon zest. Flavors of fresh lime and grapefruit persist with elements of kiwi, citrus and caper. This is a rich, generous and vibrant white wine with a brilliant, crisp finish.
Growing Season:
The season of 2012 commenced with a very dry and cold winter. The lack of water was concerning as this dry spell in Napa Valley persisted through the end of February, while the Sierras had minimal snowfall. March eased the burden with nine inches of rain, replenishing groundwater reserves. A warm spring and a moderate to hot June, July and August followed. This provided excellent ripening weather through the summer, which was then followed by a warm September, allowing a good, even and progressive harvest. October kicked off with a hot start followed by even, warm conditions. All in all, 2012 provided an excellent growing season.
Winemaking:
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely fresh qualities and intensity of flavor of this Sauvignon Blanc."
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$20
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Vibrant light canary yellow, with lime highlights.
Nose: Huge tart gooseberry here, with saline minerality underneath and grassy herbaceousness on top. An interesting mix of Bordeaux and Kiwi here.
Palate: Rounder tropicals in the fore here than expected, then that tart gooseberry and grapefruit kick in with their very bright acidity, finishing with some grassiness and that saline minerality. Very good and interesting. - 03/19/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Rutherford Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 95% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot
Oak Maturation 100% French oak (40% new oak), 22 months
pH 3.77
T. Acidity 5.9 g/L
Residual Sugar Dry, <0.2%
Alcohol 14.7%
Harvest Dates September 23 – October 11, 2009
Bottling Date August 16 – 18, August 23, August 31 – September 2, 2011
Winemaker’s Notes:
Our Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon presents with deep vibrant red and purple shades. Intense aromas of black currant and black plum dominate, combining with subtle
elements of espresso, anise and dark toasted French oak.
Flavors follow with blackberry and black plum, molasses and a sweet fruit ripeness entwined with a note of dark cocoa. This is a rich, structured wine with excellent depth and flavor.
Growing Season:
After several dry seasons, January 2009 started in similar fashion. February brought a few storms, but the remainder of the year was short on rain. This was good for vineyard flavors and also served to moderate the yields. After pleasant conditions in the spring, June brought average temperatures while July really turned up the heat for two weeks which was followed by some hot days in August. All of this led to wines with good structure and intensity.
Winemaking:
The fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours, then crushed to tank where fermentation commenced after a brief period of resting on skins. Warm fermentation temperatures were encouraged to achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on skins prior to final pressing. The wine was transferred directly to barrel for 22 months of maturation." Color: Dark ruby in the core, with medium ruby edges.
Nose: Very good ripe black cherry here, with cassis, cocoa powder, and light toast.
Palate: Full-bodied, with a fair amount of fine coating tannin that is still integrating with the nice acidity. Good ripe blackberry, cassis, black cherry, fennel, and deep black chocolate; this is drinking well now, but has plenty of time to age, all for a fantastic price: QPRWK - 03/19/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Rutherford Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 95% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot
Oak Maturation 100% French oak (40% new oak), 22 months
pH 3.77
T. Acidity 5.9 g/L
Residual Sugar Dry, <0.2%
Alcohol 14.7%
Harvest Dates September 23 – October 11, 2009
Bottling Date August 16 – 18, August 23, August 31 – September 2, 2011
Winemaker’s Notes:
Our Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon presents with deep vibrant red and purple shades. Intense aromas of black currant and black plum dominate, combining with subtle
elements of espresso, anise and dark toasted French oak.
Flavors follow with blackberry and black plum, molasses and a sweet fruit ripeness entwined with a note of dark cocoa. This is a rich, structured wine with excellent depth and flavor.
Growing Season:
After several dry seasons, January 2009 started in similar fashion. February brought a few storms, but the remainder of the year was short on rain. This was good for vineyard flavors and also served to moderate the yields. After pleasant conditions in the spring, June brought average temperatures while July really turned up the heat for two weeks which was followed by some hot days in August. All of this led to wines with good structure and intensity.
Winemaking:
The fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours, then crushed to tank where fermentation commenced after a brief period of resting on skins. Warm fermentation temperatures were encouraged to achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on skins prior to final pressing. The wine was transferred directly to barrel for 22 months of maturation."
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$30
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Dark ruby in the core, with medium ruby edges.
Nose: Very good ripe black cherry here, with cassis, cocoa powder, and light toast.
Palate: Full-bodied, with a fair amount of fine coating tannin that is still integrating with the nice acidity. Good ripe blackberry, cassis, black cherry, fennel, and deep black chocolate; this is drinking well now, but has plenty of time to age, all for a fantastic price: QPRWK - 03/19/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13. #Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 100% Muscat Canelli
pH 3.10
T. Acidity 7.5 g/L
Residual Sugar 6.0%
Alcohol 10.5%
Harvest Dates September 13 and September 25, 2012
Bottling Date December 2012
Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine presents with a brilliant pale yellows and youthful hints of green. Aromas of perfumed peach blossom dominate while apricot, orange, and citrus zest follow. Flavors present a fruit basket of rich, exotic peach and apricot, a citrus
undercurrent and an orange zest finish. This is a bright,
opulent sweet wine.
Growing Season
The season of 2012 commenced with a very dry and cold
winter. The lack of water was concerning as this dry spell in Napa Valley persisted through the end of February, while the Sierras had minimal snowfall. March eased the burden with nine inches of rain, replenishing groundwater reserves. A warm spring and a moderate to hot June, July and August followed. This provided excellent ripening weather through the summer, which was then followed by a warm September, allowing a good, even and progressive harvest. October kicked off with a hot start followed by even, warm conditions. All in all, 2012 provided an excellent growing season.
Winemaking
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Muscat Canelli was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely bright qualities and intensity of flavor of the varietal." Color: Lighter yellow core, with clear edges.
Nose: Very floral here, with deeper golden apple, and ripe pear notes.
Palate: Medium to full, with a definite residual sweetness here, medium acidity to add freshness to the white florals, big golden apple, and finishing pear. - 03/18/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13. #Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
SSV&W: "Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Variety/Blend 100% Muscat Canelli
pH 3.10
T. Acidity 7.5 g/L
Residual Sugar 6.0%
Alcohol 10.5%
Harvest Dates September 13 and September 25, 2012
Bottling Date December 2012
Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine presents with a brilliant pale yellows and youthful hints of green. Aromas of perfumed peach blossom dominate while apricot, orange, and citrus zest follow. Flavors present a fruit basket of rich, exotic peach and apricot, a citrus
undercurrent and an orange zest finish. This is a bright,
opulent sweet wine.
Growing Season
The season of 2012 commenced with a very dry and cold
winter. The lack of water was concerning as this dry spell in Napa Valley persisted through the end of February, while the Sierras had minimal snowfall. March eased the burden with nine inches of rain, replenishing groundwater reserves. A warm spring and a moderate to hot June, July and August followed. This provided excellent ripening weather through the summer, which was then followed by a warm September, allowing a good, even and progressive harvest. October kicked off with a hot start followed by even, warm conditions. All in all, 2012 provided an excellent growing season.
Winemaking
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Muscat Canelli was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely bright qualities and intensity of flavor of the varietal."
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$25
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Lighter yellow core, with clear edges.
Nose: Very floral here, with deeper golden apple, and ripe pear notes.
Palate: Medium to full, with a definite residual sweetness here, medium acidity to add freshness to the white florals, big golden apple, and finishing pear. - 03/18/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13 Color: Very dark ruby and violet core, with darker violet edges.
Nose: Deep and ripe black fruit here, with plum, black cherry, and cassis. Leather, warm earth, and dark toast wrap all of this in a dark cloak of unsweetened chocolate.
Palate: Full and extremely smooth and sinuous in feel. This shows off awesome dark and ripe, black and red, juicy fruit, wrapped in earth and leather, anise and black cherry chocolate, all dusted with fine and smooth tannin. Soo good and sexy: AwesomeWK. - 03/18/2013
Received as a sample from the winery for their Toutsuite Winemaker Tasting with Michael Scholz, 03/21/13.
#Vinopanion - WineLog.net post: http://wkwine.us/V-StSupery13
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$50
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Very dark ruby and violet core, with darker violet edges.
Nose: Deep and ripe black fruit here, with plum, black cherry, and cassis. Leather, warm earth, and dark toast wrap all of this in a dark cloak of unsweetened chocolate.
Palate: Full and extremely smooth and sinuous in feel. This shows off awesome dark and ripe, black and red, juicy fruit, wrapped in earth and leather, anise and black cherry chocolate, all dusted with fine and smooth tannin. Soo good and sexy: AwesomeWK. - 03/18/2013
Received as a sample from the winery 10/15/12.
Drank during a salmon dinner at home, 01/28/13.
YHV: "The Natasha’s Block consists of 6.6 estate acres facing Southeast giving the maximum amount of sunlight in equal distribution to the vines. The vintage while easy to drink now, is still developing in the bottle and will be at its best from now until 2020.
Tasting Notes:
Dark ruby red color. Aromas of cherry pie, rhubarb, candied apple, and raspberry share the stage with cola, and spice box. The palate is alive with flavors of fresh berries, cherry skin and plum. Distinguished and approachable tannins linger for a lasting finish with slightly more acidity for balance.
Pairing Suggestions:
A beautiful and classic Pinot to pair with duck breasts, baked salmon, or pork tenderloin.
Technical Information:
-Soil Type: Willakenzie Soil (blend of Marine Sedimentary and Volcanic)
-Vine: 40% Wadenswil and 60% Pommard
-Age of Vine: 23 years old
-Acreage Total: 6.6
-Case Production: 218 Cases
-Alcohol: 14.4%, PH: 3.4, Brix: 23.2, RS: 0" Color: Medium to darker ruby, light ruby edges.
Nose: Deep, ripe and almost stewed red and black plums here, with cherry.
Palate: Medium to full, with juicy acidity here and fully dry cherry fruit flavors, followed by dry, medium grip tannin. Along with some toast and herbal flavors. - 03/12/2013
Received as a sample from the winery 10/15/12.
Drank during a salmon dinner at home, 01/28/13.
YHV: "The Natasha’s Block consists of 6.6 estate acres facing Southeast giving the maximum amount of sunlight in equal distribution to the vines. The vintage while easy to drink now, is still developing in the bottle and will be at its best from now until 2020.
Tasting Notes:
Dark ruby red color. Aromas of cherry pie, rhubarb, candied apple, and raspberry share the stage with cola, and spice box. The palate is alive with flavors of fresh berries, cherry skin and plum. Distinguished and approachable tannins linger for a lasting finish with slightly more acidity for balance.
Pairing Suggestions:
A beautiful and classic Pinot to pair with duck breasts, baked salmon, or pork tenderloin.
Technical Information:
-Soil Type: Willakenzie Soil (blend of Marine Sedimentary and Volcanic)
-Vine: 40% Wadenswil and 60% Pommard
-Age of Vine: 23 years old
-Acreage Total: 6.6
-Case Production: 218 Cases
-Alcohol: 14.4%, PH: 3.4, Brix: 23.2, RS: 0"
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$40
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Medium to darker ruby, light ruby edges.
Nose: Deep, ripe and almost stewed red and black plums here, with cherry.
Palate: Medium to full, with juicy acidity here and fully dry cherry fruit flavors, followed by dry, medium grip tannin. Along with some toast and herbal flavors. - 03/12/2013
Wines tasted during the Pure Chablis San Francisco winemaker dinner at Boulevard, 11/12/12. We attended courtesy of Sopexa & Julie Ann Kodmur.
Rollerskating With Scissors recap: http://wkwine.us/Zj65Yl
Vinopanion - WineLog.net recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PChablisSF12
DDV: "GRAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay.
VINEYARD
Site: the largest and probably most famous Grand Cru, located between Valmur on the left and Blanchot on the
right. The exposure is responsible for its generous and powerful character.
History & tradition: it is the cradle of Chablis, already recognized by the medieval monks as a superb location
for planting a vineyard. The term "Les Clos" (enclosure, in French) probably refers to the surrounding wall that
they built to fence off the parcel. This wall is no longer in existence. At the end of the 19th Century the vineyard
was devastated by the phylloxera disease. In the 1960's, Robert Drouhin was one of the first Beaune
propriétaires to bring it back to life.
Soil: the Kimmeridgian limestone contains millions of tiny marine fossils embedded in a kind of whitish mortar
which may have been once the bottom of the sea...hundreds of million years ago. This marine origin gives the
wines of Chablis their unique flavour.
Drouhin estate: 1.3 ha (3.212 acres).
Average of the vines: 37 years.
VITICULTURE
Biological cultivation since 1990 and biodynamic cultivation since 1999.
Soil maintenance: age-old methods. Plouging: "buttage" (hilling up around the vine-stocks) in autumn;
"débuttage" (ploughing back in spring); work between the rows and the vine stocks done with manual tools
only.
Treatment: only authorized products for biological cultivation are used - infusions and macerations of plant
materials, sulfur and copper, powdered rock. Natural predators are not eliminated.
Plantation density: 8,000 to 10,000 stocks/ha.
Pruning: double Guyot "Vallée de la Marne" (for its resistance to frost).
Yield: we aim for a lower yield, such as it existed before the new law. This yield is therefore the present
maximum yield minus 20%.
Average yield at the Domaine: 43.2hl/ha (the yield currently authorized for the appellation is now 54hl/ha).
VINIFICATION
Harvesting: by hand.
Pressing: very slow so as to respect the fruit. Juices from the last pressings are not retained.
AGEING
Type: in oak barrel (0% new wood).
Length: 12 months.
Origin of the wood: French oak forests.
Weathering of the wood: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of
the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine.
Follow-up: barrel by barrel.
Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is
completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the
true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.
TASTING NOTE BY VÉRONIQUE BOSS-DROUHIN
"A great wine, perhaps the one most able to express what the terroir of Chablis really is like. The colour is pale
gold yellow, with greenish hints. Refined nose, with aromas of lily ("fleur de lys"), honey or preserved lemon.
Astounding depth and velvety sensation ("gras") on the palate, with some delicate marine nuances. Intense and
long aftertaste. After 5 or 6 years, even more complex and subtle aromas develop in the wine. A wine of
incomparable finesse"." Color: Deeper canary yellow here, almost gold, with light canary edges.
Nose: Much more round pear here in the fore, with yellow apple and peach. Then dried lemon, white florals, and flinty nectarine rise up to the rim.
Palate: Round and fuller here as well on the palate, with toast, juicy lime acidity, round and floral pitted fruit, and that juicy pear. The biggest wine we tasted this night. - 03/08/2013
Wines tasted during the Pure Chablis San Francisco winemaker dinner at Boulevard, 11/12/12. We attended courtesy of Sopexa & Julie Ann Kodmur.
Rollerskating With Scissors recap: http://wkwine.us/Zj65Yl
Vinopanion - WineLog.net recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PChablisSF12
DDV: "GRAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay.
VINEYARD
Site: the largest and probably most famous Grand Cru, located between Valmur on the left and Blanchot on the
right. The exposure is responsible for its generous and powerful character.
History & tradition: it is the cradle of Chablis, already recognized by the medieval monks as a superb location
for planting a vineyard. The term "Les Clos" (enclosure, in French) probably refers to the surrounding wall that
they built to fence off the parcel. This wall is no longer in existence. At the end of the 19th Century the vineyard
was devastated by the phylloxera disease. In the 1960's, Robert Drouhin was one of the first Beaune
propriétaires to bring it back to life.
Soil: the Kimmeridgian limestone contains millions of tiny marine fossils embedded in a kind of whitish mortar
which may have been once the bottom of the sea...hundreds of million years ago. This marine origin gives the
wines of Chablis their unique flavour.
Drouhin estate: 1.3 ha (3.212 acres).
Average of the vines: 37 years.
VITICULTURE
Biological cultivation since 1990 and biodynamic cultivation since 1999.
Soil maintenance: age-old methods. Plouging: "buttage" (hilling up around the vine-stocks) in autumn;
"débuttage" (ploughing back in spring); work between the rows and the vine stocks done with manual tools
only.
Treatment: only authorized products for biological cultivation are used - infusions and macerations of plant
materials, sulfur and copper, powdered rock. Natural predators are not eliminated.
Plantation density: 8,000 to 10,000 stocks/ha.
Pruning: double Guyot "Vallée de la Marne" (for its resistance to frost).
Yield: we aim for a lower yield, such as it existed before the new law. This yield is therefore the present
maximum yield minus 20%.
Average yield at the Domaine: 43.2hl/ha (the yield currently authorized for the appellation is now 54hl/ha).
VINIFICATION
Harvesting: by hand.
Pressing: very slow so as to respect the fruit. Juices from the last pressings are not retained.
AGEING
Type: in oak barrel (0% new wood).
Length: 12 months.
Origin of the wood: French oak forests.
Weathering of the wood: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of
the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine.
Follow-up: barrel by barrel.
Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is
completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the
true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.
TASTING NOTE BY VÉRONIQUE BOSS-DROUHIN
"A great wine, perhaps the one most able to express what the terroir of Chablis really is like. The colour is pale
gold yellow, with greenish hints. Refined nose, with aromas of lily ("fleur de lys"), honey or preserved lemon.
Astounding depth and velvety sensation ("gras") on the palate, with some delicate marine nuances. Intense and
long aftertaste. After 5 or 6 years, even more complex and subtle aromas develop in the wine. A wine of
incomparable finesse"."
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$80
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Deeper canary yellow here, almost gold, with light canary edges.
Nose: Much more round pear here in the fore, with yellow apple and peach. Then dried lemon, white florals, and flinty nectarine rise up to the rim.
Palate: Round and fuller here as well on the palate, with toast, juicy lime acidity, round and floral pitted fruit, and that juicy pear. The biggest wine we tasted this night. - 03/08/2013
Wines tasted during the Pure Chablis San Francisco winemaker dinner at Boulevard, 11/12/12. We attended courtesy of Sopexa & Julie Ann Kodmur.
Rollerskating With Scissors recap: http://wkwine.us/Zj65Yl
Vinopanion - WineLog.net recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PChablisSF12
DLB: "Chateau Long-Depaquit was founded in 1791. Comprising 160 acres, more than 30% of which are Grands Cru or Premier Cru vineyards, it is owned by the Bichot family. The Bichot family established itself in the wine business in 1831 by setting up a wine brokerage. The domaine now owns four estates in Burgundy: Long-Depaquit in Chablis, Domaine du Clos-Frantin in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Pavillon in Pommard, and Domaine Adelie in Mercurey." Color: Canary yellow core, clear edges.
Nose: Very clean and fresh, with a mineral-driven, nectarine fruit and the slightest oak tones.
Palate: Light to medium full in body, with a fantastic citrus mix of fruit, led by that nectarine. Beautiful green apple and the brightest acidity for freshness. Very good: OldWorldWK. - 03/07/2013
Wines tasted during the Pure Chablis San Francisco winemaker dinner at Boulevard, 11/12/12. We attended courtesy of Sopexa & Julie Ann Kodmur.
Rollerskating With Scissors recap: http://wkwine.us/Zj65Yl
Vinopanion - WineLog.net recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PChablisSF12
DLB: "Chateau Long-Depaquit was founded in 1791. Comprising 160 acres, more than 30% of which are Grands Cru or Premier Cru vineyards, it is owned by the Bichot family. The Bichot family established itself in the wine business in 1831 by setting up a wine brokerage. The domaine now owns four estates in Burgundy: Long-Depaquit in Chablis, Domaine du Clos-Frantin in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Pavillon in Pommard, and Domaine Adelie in Mercurey."
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$30
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Canary yellow core, clear edges.
Nose: Very clean and fresh, with a mineral-driven, nectarine fruit and the slightest oak tones.
Palate: Light to medium full in body, with a fantastic citrus mix of fruit, led by that nectarine. Beautiful green apple and the brightest acidity for freshness. Very good: OldWorldWK. - 03/07/2013
Received as sample from Teuwen One Image, 01/18/13.
Drank with a tasty rosemary-crusted chicken dinner by my lady Beth Fontaine (Rollerskating With Scissors), 03/07/13.
DS: "The Les Princes Abbés range is the Schlumberger family's tribute to the
Abbots who were the first to sell wine from Guebwiller. With a single
holding of more than 300 acres in Guebwiller, Domaines Schlumberger is the
largest Grands Crus producer in Alsace. All Schlumberger wines are estategrown.
Because of the aridity and steepness of the domains, the yields are
about 50 percent of the average for the appellation of Alsace. The resulting
grapes are very high quality and have exceptional flavor concentration. For over 200 years the
Schlumberger family has devoted themselves to farming the vineyards with passion, dedication and
respect to the environment.
Winemaking
Our Pinot Blanc is primarily produced in the named locality of Schimberg situated in the valley of Guebwiller.
On volcanic subsoil, our Pinot Gris benefit from a full South exposure. Slow pneumatic pressing, static racking,
as well as fermentation in thermo-‐regulated tuns for 1 to 4 months. Maturation on lees from 6 to 8 months and
bottled in June 2012.
Tasting Notes
Its clear and bright robe is characterized by yellow color with golden reflections. A youthful aspect is revealed.
The olfactory approach is playful with a seasonal flavor evoking fresh bread crumb and yellow plums like
mirabelle. When aerating it, these notes intensify and confirm, complemented by hints of fatty spring flowers
such as acacia. On the palate, the wine is charming with a freshness integrated into a real volume in the mouth.
The aromas of the nose appear again, complemented by fresh herb fragrances, a sign that the wine is mature for
tasting.
Harvest
Manual harvest started on 05/09/2011.
Serving
This wine goes well with a smoked or raw fish and simple bistro dishes. Serve at 12°C.
Technical Information
Appellation: Alsace Varietal(s): 100% Pinot Blanc Wine Alcohol: 11.70% Acidity: 3.02 grs/l
Residual Sugar: 7.7 grs/l" Color: Medium pear-colored in the core, with light golden edges.
Nose: Wonderful lime here, then some creamier, almost toasty pear aromas, but still shows very nice ripe, brightness.
Palate: Medium full, with a distinct white floral intro, then the roundness of the very bright pear, then while there's a tinge of sweetness in the mid-palate, the very bright acidity makes the wine come off nicely dry and refreshing, with a slight zing of lime in the juicy finish. - 03/07/2013
Received as sample from Teuwen One Image, 01/18/13.
Drank with a tasty rosemary-crusted chicken dinner by my lady Beth Fontaine (Rollerskating With Scissors), 03/07/13.
DS: "The Les Princes Abbés range is the Schlumberger family's tribute to the
Abbots who were the first to sell wine from Guebwiller. With a single
holding of more than 300 acres in Guebwiller, Domaines Schlumberger is the
largest Grands Crus producer in Alsace. All Schlumberger wines are estategrown.
Because of the aridity and steepness of the domains, the yields are
about 50 percent of the average for the appellation of Alsace. The resulting
grapes are very high quality and have exceptional flavor concentration. For over 200 years the
Schlumberger family has devoted themselves to farming the vineyards with passion, dedication and
respect to the environment.
Winemaking
Our Pinot Blanc is primarily produced in the named locality of Schimberg situated in the valley of Guebwiller.
On volcanic subsoil, our Pinot Gris benefit from a full South exposure. Slow pneumatic pressing, static racking,
as well as fermentation in thermo-‐regulated tuns for 1 to 4 months. Maturation on lees from 6 to 8 months and
bottled in June 2012.
Tasting Notes
Its clear and bright robe is characterized by yellow color with golden reflections. A youthful aspect is revealed.
The olfactory approach is playful with a seasonal flavor evoking fresh bread crumb and yellow plums like
mirabelle. When aerating it, these notes intensify and confirm, complemented by hints of fatty spring flowers
such as acacia. On the palate, the wine is charming with a freshness integrated into a real volume in the mouth.
The aromas of the nose appear again, complemented by fresh herb fragrances, a sign that the wine is mature for
tasting.
Harvest
Manual harvest started on 05/09/2011.
Serving
This wine goes well with a smoked or raw fish and simple bistro dishes. Serve at 12°C.
Technical Information
Appellation: Alsace Varietal(s): 100% Pinot Blanc Wine Alcohol: 11.70% Acidity: 3.02 grs/l
Residual Sugar: 7.7 grs/l"
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$14
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Medium pear-colored in the core, with light golden edges.
Nose: Wonderful lime here, then some creamier, almost toasty pear aromas, but still shows very nice ripe, brightness.
Palate: Medium full, with a distinct white floral intro, then the roundness of the very bright pear, then while there's a tinge of sweetness in the mid-palate, the very bright acidity makes the wine come off nicely dry and refreshing, with a slight zing of lime in the juicy finish. - 03/07/2013
Received as a sample from the winery, 01/08/13.
Drank on 02/21/13 with a fantastic teriyaki salmon and polenta dinner, by Rollerskating With Scissors' Beth Fontaine (my Lady).
MVaW: "14.3% ABV, Clone 115." Color: Medium garnet in the core, with rose-colored edges.
Nose: Deep, and savory baked cherry with smoky and earthy rhubarb and cola, with light, drier violet notes.
Palate: Medium to full, with silky feel, this shows the same great balance of acidity, fine and silky, earthy tannin, and deep ripe rhubarb, baked, tarter cherry, and deeper earthy smoke and toast. Very Good, but needs more time to truly shine: KeeperWK. - 03/06/2013
Received as a sample from the winery, 01/08/13.
Drank on 02/21/13 with a fantastic teriyaki salmon and polenta dinner, by Rollerskating With Scissors' Beth Fontaine (my Lady).
MVaW: "14.3% ABV, Clone 115."
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$55
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Medium garnet in the core, with rose-colored edges.
Nose: Deep, and savory baked cherry with smoky and earthy rhubarb and cola, with light, drier violet notes.
Palate: Medium to full, with silky feel, this shows the same great balance of acidity, fine and silky, earthy tannin, and deep ripe rhubarb, baked, tarter cherry, and deeper earthy smoke and toast. Very Good, but needs more time to truly shine: KeeperWK. - 03/06/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
GFV: "Harvest: October 12, 2009
Vineyard Block: East Ridge Block
Blend: 100% Petite Sirah
Aging:18 Months French and American Oak, 40% New
Alcohol: 14.38%
Total Production: 450 cases
Release Date: Fall 2011
Vineyard and Vintage Notes:
The 2009 vintage marked the beginning of a new challenge for the vineyard. A cold and wet spring delayed the onset of bud break in many of our vineyards, and these conditions necessitated a later than normal harvest for our Petite Sirah. The extended hang time brought us precariously close to winter rains, but allowed for full development of flavors and an opportunity to harvest at optimum physical maturity.
Winemaking Notes:
Petite Sirah grapes create a dreamy opportunity for winemakers, with steady, low heat fermentations that always seem to finish easily and at moderate alcohols. This wine was no exception, a near perfect fermentation created a clean expression of fruit and tannin. These pure flavors allowed us to experiment with different levels of toasting in the barrel ageing process; by utilizing a slightly higher amount of heavy toasted oak, the tannins were rounded and softened to create a unique expression of our vineyard.
Tasting Notes:
Rich, deep purple in the glass, with aromas of lavender and dark fruit balanced by meaty, earthy undertones. This wine bucks the stereotype of Petite Sirah being all finish and no flavor, and really begins to shine after an hour of decanting, revealing luscious aromas of fruit, cocoa, tobacco and a hint of molasses. The finish is strong but not abrupt, giving you the desired “oomph” of a Petite Sirah without being dry or abrasive. A truly delicious wine that will only get better with time." Color: Very dark, black center, with dark purple edges.
Nose: Bigger, fleshier and open, very ripe black fruit here, with more fresh anise, slight black pepper, and deeper toast.
Palate: Very full, with a rounder and more fruit forward mouth, but the fruit is very deep and with some good earth, a fine tannin grip, and good toastier herbs into the nicely fruity and brighter finish. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
GFV: "Harvest: October 12, 2009
Vineyard Block: East Ridge Block
Blend: 100% Petite Sirah
Aging:18 Months French and American Oak, 40% New
Alcohol: 14.38%
Total Production: 450 cases
Release Date: Fall 2011
Vineyard and Vintage Notes:
The 2009 vintage marked the beginning of a new challenge for the vineyard. A cold and wet spring delayed the onset of bud break in many of our vineyards, and these conditions necessitated a later than normal harvest for our Petite Sirah. The extended hang time brought us precariously close to winter rains, but allowed for full development of flavors and an opportunity to harvest at optimum physical maturity.
Winemaking Notes:
Petite Sirah grapes create a dreamy opportunity for winemakers, with steady, low heat fermentations that always seem to finish easily and at moderate alcohols. This wine was no exception, a near perfect fermentation created a clean expression of fruit and tannin. These pure flavors allowed us to experiment with different levels of toasting in the barrel ageing process; by utilizing a slightly higher amount of heavy toasted oak, the tannins were rounded and softened to create a unique expression of our vineyard.
Tasting Notes:
Rich, deep purple in the glass, with aromas of lavender and dark fruit balanced by meaty, earthy undertones. This wine bucks the stereotype of Petite Sirah being all finish and no flavor, and really begins to shine after an hour of decanting, revealing luscious aromas of fruit, cocoa, tobacco and a hint of molasses. The finish is strong but not abrupt, giving you the desired “oomph” of a Petite Sirah without being dry or abrasive. A truly delicious wine that will only get better with time."
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$28
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Very dark, black center, with dark purple edges.
Nose: Bigger, fleshier and open, very ripe black fruit here, with more fresh anise, slight black pepper, and deeper toast.
Palate: Very full, with a rounder and more fruit forward mouth, but the fruit is very deep and with some good earth, a fine tannin grip, and good toastier herbs into the nicely fruity and brighter finish. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
GFV: "Harvest: September 16, 2007
Vineyard Block: East Ridge Block
Blend: 89% Petite Sirah 11% Zinfandel
Aging: 18 months French and American Oak – 33% new
Alcohol: 14.62%
Total Production: 480 Cases
Release Date: November 1st 2009
Vineyard and Vintage Notes:
The East Ridge vineyard block sits on uniformly gravelly soil in a protected northeast facing slope. Situated at 1770 feet this block receives cool morning sunshine which allows the fruit to develop intense flavor without the loss of natural acidity. The 2007 vintage was the best in recent memory for Dry Creek Valley and this fruit was no exception.
Winemaking Notes:
Harvested early and at an almost perfect 4 tons per acre yield, this fruit was majestic when it came into the winery. To aid in proper tannin extraction and flavor development this wine was fermented in an open top tank with manual punch downs. Aged for 18 months to integrate the full fruit flavors with toasted oak the wine shows elegant structure and balance.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is greeted with aromas of mint and chocolate highlighted with subtle oak and leather. The pallet opens with dark fruit and moves into a lush blueberry intensity that balances perfectly with the acidity displayed across the mid-pallet. The finish is smooth and long with excellent tannic structure, making this wine as classic Petite Sirah. This wine truly represents the terrain and is a classic example of the wine being made in our vineyard.
Wine Enthusiast Rating:
"Shows considerable tannins and fresh acidity, with compact flavors of wild black and blue berries, licorice, currants and peppery spices, finished with a flourish of dark chocolate. A very fine wine..." - W.E. (9/1/10) 92 Points, Cellar Selection" Color: Deep and opaque purple and violet core, with dark purple edges.
Nose: Earthy and deep ripe, almost but not quite, jammy black fruit, loam with some toast
Palate: Leathery notes come in, with fresh anise, and earthy toast surround deep and dark, lightly peppered black fruit, with firm grip, but good feel and not overpowering. Good balance. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
GFV: "Harvest: September 16, 2007
Vineyard Block: East Ridge Block
Blend: 89% Petite Sirah 11% Zinfandel
Aging: 18 months French and American Oak – 33% new
Alcohol: 14.62%
Total Production: 480 Cases
Release Date: November 1st 2009
Vineyard and Vintage Notes:
The East Ridge vineyard block sits on uniformly gravelly soil in a protected northeast facing slope. Situated at 1770 feet this block receives cool morning sunshine which allows the fruit to develop intense flavor without the loss of natural acidity. The 2007 vintage was the best in recent memory for Dry Creek Valley and this fruit was no exception.
Winemaking Notes:
Harvested early and at an almost perfect 4 tons per acre yield, this fruit was majestic when it came into the winery. To aid in proper tannin extraction and flavor development this wine was fermented in an open top tank with manual punch downs. Aged for 18 months to integrate the full fruit flavors with toasted oak the wine shows elegant structure and balance.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is greeted with aromas of mint and chocolate highlighted with subtle oak and leather. The pallet opens with dark fruit and moves into a lush blueberry intensity that balances perfectly with the acidity displayed across the mid-pallet. The finish is smooth and long with excellent tannic structure, making this wine as classic Petite Sirah. This wine truly represents the terrain and is a classic example of the wine being made in our vineyard.
Wine Enthusiast Rating:
"Shows considerable tannins and fresh acidity, with compact flavors of wild black and blue berries, licorice, currants and peppery spices, finished with a flourish of dark chocolate. A very fine wine..." - W.E. (9/1/10) 92 Points, Cellar Selection"
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$28
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Deep and opaque purple and violet core, with dark purple edges.
Nose: Earthy and deep ripe, almost but not quite, jammy black fruit, loam with some toast
Palate: Leathery notes come in, with fresh anise, and earthy toast surround deep and dark, lightly peppered black fruit, with firm grip, but good feel and not overpowering. Good balance. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications. Color: Darkest purple core, violet purple edges.
Nose: Very good flinty and earthy, very ripe black fruit here, with some toast surrounding it.
Palate: Very big and full, with huge structure right now, but great acidity to match and still a little closed, but clearly deep black fruit to match the structure, earthy toast, and good savory herb components. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
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$36
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Darkest purple core, violet purple edges.
Nose: Very good flinty and earthy, very ripe black fruit here, with some toast surrounding it.
Palate: Very big and full, with huge structure right now, but great acidity to match and still a little closed, but clearly deep black fruit to match the structure, earthy toast, and good savory herb components. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
CW: "The 2008 Petite Sirah is Carica’s first
vintage of this varietal. This Petite
Sirah offers intense fruit flavors and
a rich finish.
Full-bodied and purple/black in
color, the wine pairs well with a
robust braise of short ribs and winter
squash, roast game, and grilled
portobellos.
2008 PETITE SIRAH
“Kick Ranch” Sonoma County
Winemaker, Charlie Dollbaum
125 cases produced
$36 per bottle
Winemaking Notes: Petite Sirah clusters were
harvested in the very early morning on
October 1, 2008, from the rows sited on the
vineyard’s gravelly hillside. Clusters were
destemmed, then whole-berry fermented. The
wine was aged 21 months in both French
oak and American oak barrels that had been
previously used.
The Vineyard: The 2008 Petite Sirah was
grown at Kick Ranch vineyard in eastern Santa
Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Kick Ranch
uses sustainable viticulture practices to produce
highly sought-after Rhone varietals." Color: Opaque, almost black core, purple edges.
Nose: Deep and very dark black fruit here, with good earth, black pepper, and cedar toast.
Palate: Big and very structured here, the deep and dark fruit can already balance that big tannin grip and the great acidity that I always can expect from this great vineyard. That cedar box and cigar come out in the slightly peppered and long, black fruited finish. Good. - 02/27/2013
Wines tasted at the Petite Sirah I Love You: Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah 2013 tasting event at Rock Wall Wine Company, 02/22/13.
Vinopanion - WineLog.net wine recap: http://wkwine.us/V-PSILYDD13
Rollerskating With Scissors food recap: http://wkwine.us/X7eluo
We attended courtesy of Diaz Communications.
CW: "The 2008 Petite Sirah is Carica’s first
vintage of this varietal. This Petite
Sirah offers intense fruit flavors and
a rich finish.
Full-bodied and purple/black in
color, the wine pairs well with a
robust braise of short ribs and winter
squash, roast game, and grilled
portobellos.
2008 PETITE SIRAH
“Kick Ranch” Sonoma County
Winemaker, Charlie Dollbaum
125 cases produced
$36 per bottle
Winemaking Notes: Petite Sirah clusters were
harvested in the very early morning on
October 1, 2008, from the rows sited on the
vineyard’s gravelly hillside. Clusters were
destemmed, then whole-berry fermented. The
wine was aged 21 months in both French
oak and American oak barrels that had been
previously used.
The Vineyard: The 2008 Petite Sirah was
grown at Kick Ranch vineyard in eastern Santa
Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Kick Ranch
uses sustainable viticulture practices to produce
highly sought-after Rhone varietals."
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$36
Tasting Notes & Comments
Color: Opaque, almost black core, purple edges.
Nose: Deep and very dark black fruit here, with good earth, black pepper, and cedar toast.
Palate: Big and very structured here, the deep and dark fruit can already balance that big tannin grip and the great acidity that I always can expect from this great vineyard. That cedar box and cigar come out in the slightly peppered and long, black fruited finish. Good. - 02/27/2013
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