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J. Wilkes Wines Central Coast
Gold Wine Club Vol 28i12 P TheMedal WinningWine Wines from California’s Best Family-Ownedress Wineries. J. Wilkes Wines Central Coast Gold Medal Wine Club The Best Wine Club on the Planet. Period. J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red” Blend Paso Robles Highlands District, California 1,000 Cases Produced The J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red” is a blend of 90% Barbera and 10% Lagrein from the renowned Paso Robles Highlands District on California’s Central Coast. This District, which is the most southeast sub appellation within the Paso Robles AVA, is an absolutely fantastic place to grow wine grapes, partly due to its average 55 degree temperature swing from day to night (the highest diurnal temperature swing in the United States!), and also in part to its combination of sandy and clay soils that promote very vigorous vines. The high temperature swing, by the way, crafting bold, complex red blends like the J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red.” This wine opens with incredibly seductive slows the ripening rate of the fruit on the vine and allows flavors to develop, which is especially important when and just the right balance of bright, deep, and elegant nuances. Suggested food pairings for the J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’saromas Red”of blackberry, include barbecued huckleberry, steak, and pork, freshly or beefberry stew. pie. AgedThe palate in oak. is Enjoy dry, but now very until fruity 2027. with dark berry flavors Gold Medal Special Selection J. Wilkes 2016 Chardonnay Paso Robles Highlands District, California 1,000 Cases Produced J. Wilkes’ 2016 Chardonnay also comes from the esteemed Paso Robles Highlands District, a region that may be dominated by red wine grapes, but the Chardonnay grown here is well-respected and offers some 2016 Chardonnay opens with dominating aromas of ripe pear, green apple and lime zest. -
SYRAH May 15, 2017 with Special Expert Host Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate Reviewer
Colorado Cultivar Camp: SYRAH May 15, 2017 With special expert host Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate Reviewer COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Colorado Wine Industry Development Board Agenda • All about Syrah • History • Geography • Biology • Masterclass tasting – led by Jeb Dunnuck • Rhone, California, Washington, Australia • Blind comparison tasting • Colorado vs. The World COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Colorado Wine Industry Development Board Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course By Jancis Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r1gpZ0e84k All About Syrah • History • Origin • Parentage • Related varieties • Geography • France • Australia • USA • Biology • Characteristics • Flavors COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Colorado Wine Industry Development Board History of Syrah • Myth suggests it was brought from Shiraz, Iran to Marseille by Phocaeans. • Or name came from Syracuse, Italy (on island of Sicily) • Widely planted in Northern Rhône • Used as a blending grape in Southern Rhône • Called Shiraz (sometimes Hermitage) in Australia • second largest planting of Syrah • Brought to Australia in 1831 by James Busby • Most popular cultivar in Australia by 1860 • Export to US in 1970s • Seventh most planted cultivar worldwide now, but only 3,300 acres in 1958 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Colorado Wine Industry Development Board History of Syrah • Parentage: • Dureza • Exclusively planted in Rhône • In 1988, only one hectare remained • Mondeuse blanche • Savoie region of France • Only 5 hectares remain • Not to be confused with Petite Sirah -
J. Wilkes Wines Central Coast
GOLD WINE CLUB VOLUME 26 ISSUE 09 P TheMedal WinningWine Wines from California’s Best Family-Ownedress Wineries. J. Wilkes Wines Central Coast GOLD MEDAL WINE CLUB The Best Wine Club on the Planet. Period. 2013 “CHANDRA’S RESERVE’ PINOT NOIR CENTRAL COAST 657 Cases Produced Produced from a selection of top vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley and Monterey AVA’s the J. Wilkes 2013 “Chandra’s Reserve” Pinot Noir beautifully blends the best characteristics of Central Coast Pinot. Medium garnet red in color, the 2013 “Chandra’s Reserve” Pinot Noir opens with amazingly complex aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, baking spice, earthy leather, and the slightest hint of sage and wet stone. The palate is bright growingand fruity regions. with excellent The J. Wilkes fresh 2013 acidity “Chandra’s and persistent Reserve” flavors Pinot of Noir red is berry a food fruits friendly and winebright as cherry.well, pairing Lively with and delicious from start to finish, this wine exemplifies classic Central Coast character showing the elegance of both mignon. Enjoy now until 2021. everything from white fish, to strong artisanal cheeses, a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup, or even filet GOLD MEDAL SPECIAL SELECTION 2013 “CHANDRA’S RESERVE” CHARDONNAY CENTRAL COAST 456 Cases Produced A delicious and special Chardonnay blend from top vineyard sites on California’s Central Coast, the J. Wilkes 2013 “Chandra’s Reserve” Chardonnay might just be your next go-to bottle of white wine. Medium straw- yellow in color with brilliant clarity, this Chardonnay offers hints of chalky minerality on the nose, framed by aromas of green apple, quince, pear, lime blossom, caramel, and tropical fruit. -
Chardonnay Dierberg
DIERBERG HARDONNAY Jim and Mary Dierberg are no newcomers to wine. Since 1974, C they've owned one of America's oldest wineries, Hermannhof, located in their home state of Missouri. Developing an initial passion for wine during their early trips to Germany during the 1960s, the couple discovered that an old winery in Hermann, Missouri - founded in 1852 - was for sale, and they bought it. Varietal/Blend: 100% Chardonnay Farming: sustainable: Soil: alluvial deposits, Sandy Loam Vine Age: 20 years Harvest Technique: fruit is harvested by soil type, across several different blocks, rather than by discreet clonal selections Fermentation: in a mix of new and used French oak Malolactic: less than 10 percent of the wine goes through The wines at Hermannhof are good, but the Missouri climate is not secondary (malolactic) fermentation conducive to growing the European varietals that have made Aging: 33% new French oak for 16 months / aged in larger, 400 France and California famous, and so, it was only a matter of time liter barrels that impart less oak influence than typical barrels before the couple sought a new winemaking perspective. In 1996, Alcohol: 14.5% they purchased Star Lane. After consultation with renowned Yeast: selected Central Coast grower Dale Hampton and soil scientist Paul Fined: none Skinner, the Dierbergs realized that the land was best suited to Filtered: light growing Cabernet and its related varietals. Production #s: Starting with 100 acres in 1996, they later bought a cooler Dierberg Vineyard is situated atop a sandy loam mesa above the South Bank vineyard site better suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, a bit of the Santa Maria River. -
Somm Journal Aug/Sept 1-35.Indd
IN CELEBRATION OUR REPORT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM photos by Jeremy Ball onvening in the stunning cities of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, the International Chardonnay Symposium, co-hosted by The SOMM Journal, was a three-day immersion of winemakers, sommeliers and Chardonnay enthusiasts who shared their passion for this white grape through educational seminars, grand tastings and sumptuous dinners. THE SOMM JOURNAL PANELS To Oak or Not to Oak? That Is the (Loaded) Question by Jaime Lewis owhere are winemakers’ differing opinions more evident beloved white grape. “I think, of all the varieties, Chardonnay is prob- than in discussing oak’s role in Chardonnay. Moderated by ably the best at handling oak and being able to express its innate NMaster Sommelier Brian McClintic of Santa Barbara’s Les characteristics and terroir with striking clarity,” said McClintic. Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant, the panel “To Oak Or Not To “We use nothing but new French oak,” said Ray Brown of Clos de Oak?” included both venerated and rising stars in the Chardonnay Chacras in Mendoza, Argentina. “I have drunk a lot of Chardonnays galaxy to discuss the relationship between oak and the world’s most in my life—I like to think of myself as a Chardonnay connoisseur— 84 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 Somm Journal Aug/Sept_70-120.indd 84 7/28/15 8:18 AM A packed house for “To Oak or Not to Oak?” at the International Chardonnay Symposium. Agree to disagree: Master Sommelier Brian McClintic (center) and panelists (left to right) Christian Roguenant, Dieter Cronje, Karl Wente, Ray Brown and Peter Molnar offered distinctly different opinions on new oak in Chardonnay. -
Martellotto Winery Santa Barbara County
Gold Wine Club Vol 28i10 P TheMedal WinningWine Wines from California’s Best Family-Ownedress Wineries. Martellotto Winery Santa Barbara County Gold Medal Wine Club The Best Wine Club on the Planet. Period. Martellotto 2016 Syrah Santa Ynez Valley, California 750 Cases Produced The Martellotto 2016 Syrah comes from the Santa Ynez Valley AVA within Santa Barbara County, California. Syrah is an unsung hero in Santa Ynez and grapes for this exquisite wine were selected from the 40-year-old Zaca Mesa Vineyard, which is home to the oldest Syrah vines in the entire County. Martellotto’s wineSyrah to is enjoyan epic with example food - anythingof the varietal, from barbecued offering flavors meats, of hearty blackberry, pastas, ripe and plum,aged hard dried cheeses violets, are cocoa, sure white to be pepper and fresh sage. A touch of vanilla and toasted oak balance the rich, hedonistic finish. This is a wonderful tasty pairings at the dinner table. Aged 18 months in oak. 100% Syrah. Enjoy now until 2026. Gold Medal Special Selection Martellotto 2017 Viognier Santa Ynez Valley, California 550 Cases Produced Zaca Mesa Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, the grape is farmed to perfection before it’s crafted into luscious, Viognier is a very aromatic wine that originally hails from the Rhone Valley in Southern France. At the bone-dry wines that make the perfect aperitif. Martellotto Winery selected this world-class fruit for its 2017 Viognier, and the result is a lush, lovely, and enticing bottling with exotic aromatics and flavors. This wine explodes with freshness, vibrancy and sunshine, offering tropical aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, and dried apricot and bright flavors of Meyer lemon and honey-crisp apple. -
(SLO Coast) Viticultural Area
Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 191 / Thursday, October 1, 2020 / Proposed Rules 61899 (3) Proceed along the Charles City DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Background on Viticultural Areas County boundary, crossing onto the TTB Authority Petersburg, Virginia, map and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade continuing along the Charles City Bureau Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol County boundary to the point where it Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 intersects the Henrico County boundary 27 CFR Part 9 U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary at Turkey Island Creek; then of the Treasury to prescribe regulations for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, (4) Proceed north-northeasterly along [Docket No. TTB–2020–0009; Notice No. 194] and malt beverages. The FAA Act the concurrent Henrico County–Charles provides that these regulations should, City County boundary to its intersection among other things, prohibit consumer RIN 1513–AC59 with the Chickahominy River, which is deception and the use of misleading concurrent with the New Kent County Proposed Establishment of the San statements on labels, and ensure that boundary; then Luis Obispo Coast (SLO Coast) labels provide the consumer with (5) Proceed northwesterly along the Viticultural Area adequate information as to the identity Chickahominy River–New Kent County and quality of the product. The Alcohol boundary, crossing onto the Richmond, AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Virginia, map to its intersection with the Trade Bureau, Treasury. (TTB) administers the FAA Act Hanover County boundary; then pursuant to section 1111(d) of the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. -
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Sea Smoke Selected Press and Accolades[1]
Sea Smoke Selected Press and Accolades Wine Review Online May 22, 2013 Ed McCarthy “Wines Well Worth Drinking” “I was impressed with wines from the following California wineries that I have tasted over the past few months: Sea Smoke Vineyard (Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County) – I knew Sea Smoke’s Pinot Noirs were good, but I had no idea about its other wines. Sea Smoke’s 2008 Sea Spray Sparkling Wine is outstanding, definitely one of California’s premium sparkling bruts; it’s 100 percent Pinot Noir, very aromatic and full-bodied. Almost as good is its characterful 2010 Chardonnay. The well-balanced 2010 Sea Smoke ‘Southing’ was my favorite of the winery’s Pinot Noirs.” Wine Spectator James Laube April 30, 2013 2010 Southing Pinot Noir “Firmly tannic, with a rich, ripe core of earth-laced wild berry and raspberry flavors, this gains depth and complexity on the long, detailed finish, reverberating with flavors. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made.” 92 Points (Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.) 2010 Ten Pinot Noir “A reined-in style, this captures the delicate mix of blueberry, wild berry, rose petal, subtle mineral and earth touches, supported by vibrant acidity and graceful tannins. Blueberry notes echo on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 2,500 cases made.” 91 Points (Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.) 1 360 West Magazine March 2013 Anthony Head “Savor a sip of Santa Barbara” “If you’ve never traveled to Santa Barbara, don’t bother. It’s as beautiful and exotic as you’ve heard. -
A Love Letter to Los Olivos by Sonja Magdevski
A Love Letter to Los Olivos by Sonja Magdevski PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRAN COLLIN The view from the top of the vineyard at Buttonwood Winery and Farm. 40 | EDIBLE SANTA BARBARA SPRING 2018 Karen Steinwachs, of Buttonwood Winery and Farm, walks through the vineyard. t is not peach season when I visit with Karen Steinwachs of Buttonwood Winery and Farm. I It is early Santa Barbara winter, the kind of day where the light is so beautiful it makes you cry. The grapevines are dormant, still holding onto the last of their autumnal foliage on this January day. Surprisingly, this is my first visit to tour the vineyards. For years now I have been hearing from devoted fans,“…but have you had their peaches?” No, I answer, only the wines. This inevitably leads them to gush even more. “Yes, of course, but you must taste those peaches.” As Steinwachs and I walk through the vineyards uphill along the pond toward the plateau above, a stunning 360-degree view of the entire Santa Ynez Valley comes into perspective. “We grow peonies, too,” Steinwachs laughs. Peonies, the coveted darling of flower lovers for their luxurious blossom of petals and intoxicating fragrance, are known for growing primarily in cold-hardy Midwest and Eastern states. Buttonwood is the only farm in the area that cultivates them and likely the only farm that also makes pomegranate molasses from their own pomegranate trees, a nod to the owner’s familial heritage. EdibleSantaBarbara.com SPRING 2018 | 41 With astute guidance, Buttonwood has managed to create dramatic view that surrounds her. -
Expansion of the Sta. Rita Hills
56492 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations known locally as Fort Ti Road, at the (17) Proceed north along Connors DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fort Ticonderoga–Larrabees Point Ferry Road approximately 2.1 miles, crossing landing; then the Salmon River, to an unnamed light- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade (3) Proceed west along State Route 73 duty road known locally as County Bureau (State Route 74/Fort Ti Road) Route 33 (Norrisville Road); then approximately 1.6 miles to State Route (18) Proceed west along County Route 27 CFR Part 9 22; then 33 (Norrisville Road) approximately 1.2 [Docket No. TTB–2014–0007: T.D. TTB–141; (4) Proceed north along State Route 22 miles to an unnamed light-duty road Ref: Notice No. 145] approximately 21 miles, crossing onto known locally as Shingle Street; then RIN 1513–AC10 the Lake Champlain map and passing (19) Proceed north along Shingle through the town of Port Henry, to an Street approximately 4 miles to an unnamed light-duty road known locally Expansion of the Sta. Rita Hills unnamed light-duty road known locally Viticultural Area as County Road 44 (Stevenson Road); as County Route 31 (Rabideau Street); then then AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and (5) Proceed north along County Road (20) Proceed west along County Route Trade Bureau, Treasury. 44 (Stevenson Road) approximately 5.8 31 (Rabideau Street) approximately 0.4 ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision. miles to a railroad track; then mile to an unnamed light-duty road (6) Proceed northerly along the known locally as Goddeau Street; then SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax railroad track approximately 1.6 miles and Trade Bureau (TTB) is expanding to State Route 9N, west of the town of (21) Proceed north along Goddeau the approximately 33,380-acre ‘‘Sta. -
Media Kit -Final-1
Mosbywines.com (Twitter: @MosbyWines) Facebook Instagram Mosby Winery & Vineyard Contact: Alan Goldfarb 9496 Santa Rosa Rd. [email protected] Buellton, CA 93427 415.806.4243 Santa Ynez Valley AVA 800.706.6729 OUR STORY Santa Barbara County. Mosby Winery & Vineyard. Pinot Noir, right? That’s how one’s thought processes might work, but one would be incorrect to put Mosby and Pinot Noir together in the same sentence. For it is with Italian varietals that Bill Mosby has cast his lot, not with the Burgundian grape for which Santa Barbara County has become famous. There are complex reasons why Bill Mosby – a complex man – concluded that Pinot Noir wouldn’t do well on his parcel, just west of Buellton, and that Italian varietals such as Cortese and Dolcetto, Sagrantino, and maybe even Nebbiolo would thrive in De la Questa Canyon. Just listen to what Jeri Mosby, Bill’s wife of 59 years, succinctly says about her husband’s short- lived Pinot Noir quest: “He was not able to grow Pinot Noir on that ground. He wanted to do a certain thing with Pinot, and he couldn’t get there.” Which Bill Mosby affirms: “I wanted to make Burgundian Pinot Noir. I tried for five years, using different clones, and it didn’t work. “Pinot from Burgundy has a little barnyard character, it’s silky, soft, ethereal. It’s seductive. Mine didn’t have that. I wasn’t getting the right extraction. I gave up. It just didn’t produce here. It was the wrong grape to grow. “Pinot Noir wouldn’t grow here. -
2017 Wine Awards
2017 Wine Awards ©2017 by The Orange County Wine Society ocws.org 714.708.1636 Page 1 of 173 Purpose This booklet lists the winners of the 41st Annual OC Fair & Event Center Commercial Wine Competition. The judging took place under rigidly controlled conditions on June 3rd & June 4th, 2017, at the Hilton Hotel, Costa Mesa, California. 2,457 different wines were judged and 1,726 were awarded medals. Scope The competition includes only wines from California grown grapes including still wines, fortified wines, infused wines, and sparkling wines. This year 80 judges tasted 104 varieties and styles in 405 categories classified by price and residual sugar level. The wine samples for judging are submitted by wineries. Wines arrive at the OC Fair & Event Center grounds where they are transferred to an air-conditioned building for unpacking and cataloging. There are no entry fees; however, wineries submit 6 bottles of each wine into the competition. These wines are divided into A, B, C, D, E and F bottles. All entries are verified, comparing the entry form to computer listing to the actual bottle placed in a specific box. The A bottles are bagged and labeled by code, varietal, bottle, price code and sugar level. During the competition, the A and B bottles are moved to the competition site. Just prior to judging all A bottles are verified to ensure they are in the proper serving order. B bottles are used only if a defective A bottle is found by the judges. The judging is performed by professionals; each judge is either a winemaker or winery principal.