Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (12/21/15)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Enobytes reviews the 2013 Edmeades Zinfandel. The Gray Report writes Where do Supermarket Sale Wines Come From? Reverse Wine Snob writes The 2015 Top 10 Red Wines…

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Bottle Notes, Chardonnay

2012 Efeste Chardonnay Lola – Bottle Notes

Efeste, pronounced like the letters “F-S-T” strung together, was named after the last names of founders Helen & Dan Ferrelli, Patrick Smith, and Kevin & Angela Taylor. Efeste is located in the Warehouse District of Woodinville, Washington. Peter Devison took over full-time winemaking duties when Brennon Leighton left to work with Charles Smith in 2012. The Lola Chardonnay is sourced…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

New Releases from Carlisle Winery

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . They have also recently added their first whites, two blends from historic, old-vine vineyards plus Sonoma…

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Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (12/14/15)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Tasting Room Confidential writes BC Zinfandels Prove to be More Friendly than Californians. Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine writes Thoughts While Shaving. The Wines of Lodi, CA…

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Bottle Notes

New Releases from Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi

Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi is the brand name of a large group of Tuscan wine estates owned by the Frescobaldi family. The family traces its history to 13th-century Florentine cloth merchants. The Frescobaldi family was heavily involved with the politics and economics of Florence. In the 14th century they also became international bankers and winemakers. Today the family owns nearly 5,000…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2010 Brown Estate Zinfandel – Bottle Notes

In 1980, The Brown Family acquired land in the hills east of Rutherford in the Napa Valley. In 1995 they decided to make wine under their own label. The following year the first vintage of Zinfandel was produced and subsequently they have added Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Sirah to their lineup. First and foremost, Brown Estate is…

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Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (12/7/15)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Wine with SLHousman writes about Paradise Ridge Winery. Mama Maggies Kitchen reviews the 2012 Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel. Wines of Lodi, CA writes Oak Ridge Winery…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2013 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir “Méthode à l’Ancienne” – Bottle Notes

Located in the Anderson Valley, Navarro Vineyards has been producing exceptional, fairly-priced wines since 1974. The winery is best known for its range of Pinot Noirs, including the showstopper Deep End Blend (available through futures). They also produce an age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon a delicious Zinfandel and their whites are noteworthy with a one-of-a-kind Riesling, Gewurztaminer and Muscat Blanc. Light red in…

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