Sunday, March 14, 2010

Olson Ogden Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast

December 21, 2009 by Palate Press  
Filed under Wine Reviews

A well-balanced medium-bodied Pinot Noir showing mixed red fruit, sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, sage, a bit of raisin, with dusty tannins and a long finish. This is a very good catch-all match for al but the heaviest foods.

Olson Ogden Syrah 2007

November 27, 2009 by David Honig  
Filed under Wine Reviews

A smoky, full-bodied wine leading with dusty red fruit, followed by tar and tannins that still seem rather tight. This is sure to benefit from time in the cellar or a well-marbled steak.

2005 BearBoat Pinot Noir

October 14, 2009 by David Honig  
Filed under Wine Reviews

The palate opens with a tsunami of unsweetened red fruit, cranberries and wild strawberries and cherries, along with some marjoram and sage. Some cocoa and black tea appear on the mid-palate. Tannins are firm and acids sharp at first, but after an hour or two of air, it smooths out into a well integrated wine. [...]

2006 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir

October 10, 2009 by David Honig  
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The flavors are typical of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, not over-ripe or over-oaked, but with plenty of red fruit, barely ripe strawberries and cherry stones, and black tea. What really makes it stand out, though, is the velvety mouth feel and lingering finish. It is a delightful experience for the mouth, with food [...]

This Crush For Rent: Options for Aspiring Winemakers

September 29, 2009 by Amy Corron Power  
Filed under FCG, Wine Life

Since before Prohibition and certainly during, wine drinkers have made their own wine. We look at two custom crush facilities that provide the fruit-to-bottle experience without the heavy investment in costly equipment.

Wine Tourism Goes Local!

September 21, 2009 by Linda Castrone  
Filed under FCG, Wine Life

California wineries have thrown open their doors this harvest season. Make that wide open. Wineries are getting creative. They are offering new attractions such as wine education, a behind-the-scenes access to the winemaking process and the kind of TLC normally reserved for relatives and rock stars.