Wine Center

• May 2013

  It's just me, no virtual tasting, or live video feed but I am in Piedmont visiting wineries. So far I've been toJosetta SaffirioViettiCordero de Montezemolo Monfalletto Today I'm heaaded toElio GrassoGuido PorroMassolinoLuigi Pira I'll post some updates here on the vintages, wine's tasted, etc but in case anyone has some specific question I'll t... Read More

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• May 2013

  People’s Voice Wine Awards are Back!We had a fabulous inaugural People’s Voice Wine Awards in 2012 and are back for our second round! In case you missed it last year, this is the chance for your favorite wines to be nominated and included in this year's voting. With almost 100,000 votes cast last year, and looking forward to more this year, the ... Read More

  From the article What's Coming Up

  
  
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  May 2013

  Bedrock Zinfandel Saitone Ranch 2011

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  A little creamy on the nose with café au lait elements framing the core of briary, muscular, dry earth inflected blackberry and wild cherry fruit. Theres a lot of spice here as well along with a lovely floral top note. Another wine with the impression of sweetness on entry, this follows it up with bright, lightly leafy bramble, red raspberry and... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• May 2013

  Bedrock, a word filled with connotation, and one well-chosen for Morgan Twain-Peterson's fledgling wine company. The son of one of California's Zinfandel heroes, Joel Peterson of Ravenswood fame, Morgan has emerged as a champion of old-vine Zinfandel vineyards, old-world winemaking techniques, and old-fashioned values. His wines, predominantly Z... Read More

  From the article Bedrock Vineyards

  
  
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  May 2013

  S.L.V. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007

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  The color of the wine is a deep, opaque purple at the center, transitioning to a bright garnet around the edges. The nose is a subdued combination of blackberry, anise, dark chocolate and a touch of oak. The taste is complex and brooding, with just a hint of dark fruit at the outset, transitioning into some pepper and spice and a bit of limest... Read More

  Wine review by jtryka

  
  

• May 2013

  Recently touring the Franciscan Winery in Napa Valley our host was an excellent spokesman for wine, the restaurant business and the pairing of food with wine. At one point in his conversation he spoke of smelling three quadrants of the wine glass to pick up different aromas. Now after a few glasses of their finest, I cannot remember exactly what... Read More

  Forum post in the topic The aroma of wine is in...

  
  
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  May 2013

  Michael David Petite Petit 2010

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  This wine is a bit darker in color, with a bit of opacity at the center, easing toward some ruby at the edges. The nose on this one is quite a bit different, with some distinct woodsy notes reflecting the Petite Sirah (which also lends structure and the fantastic deep purple color), some wonderful fresh herb notes accented by anise and black ch... Read More

  Wine review by jtryka

  
  

• April 2013

  Not only is the annual ZinFest Wine Festival the perfect opportunity to taste the finest wines produced by over 40 Lodi wineries, but it’s also a great place to learn from the best in the wine business.At this year’s festival – taking place Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 12pm to 5pm at Lodi Lake Park – the ZinFest Wine School will be headlined by t... Read More

  From the article CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE GRAPE GODDESS® AND MORE AT 9TH ANNUAL ZINFEST

  
  
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  April 2013

  Alta Vista Torrontés Premium 2011

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  This wine has soft peach with a hint of armpit in the nose, but dont be put off the wine shows more intensity and complexity than your usual torrontes, with a spicy center surrounded by viscous honey. (AV 88, http://argovino.com/?p=814) Read More

  Wine review by Argovino

  
  
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  April 2013

  Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino/Lake/Napa Counties 2007

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  The wine itself has some deep ruby color, with only mild opacity toward the center. The nose is quite nice, with a good bit of leather, tobacco and spice surrounding a rich, jammy core of black fruit. The taste belies the fruit in the nose, with only mild hints of ripe cherry and cassis up front, which transitions easily into some lovely spice... Read More

  Wine review by jtryka

  
  

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