One of the most informative and enjoyable luncheons I have ever been to. I was amazed at what I didnt know about Zin and a lot of the urban legends I had believed to be true where squashed.
the lunch started with Chardonnay of all things. His only white wine because people at wine dinners would bring in another white to start. This Chard with a Sonoma appellation is done half in barrel and half stainless..very typical california chard in aroma with nice acidity and a lovely touch of caramel at the end.
Petite Sirah 2007 Vintners Blend a blend of lodi and sonoma fruit, lots of fruit, and nice texture and a slight mocha on the finish, great sipping wine and light meats or pastas.
From his appellation series
Lodi Zinfandel hot days and cool evenings produce this zin. a softer style zin with an overlay of blueberry, i am quoting here.
Napa Zinfandel picked near zinfandel lane... interestingly clearer in the glass than the other two, more raspberry and spice.
Sonoma Zinfandel darker color in the glass.. more of a mixed black berry fruit character..due to the fact that some of the grapes are petite sirah, alicante bouchet
Single Vineyard
Big River Zinfandel 2006 100% zin, spicy and a touch of dill...very pretty and rich
Barricia 2005 lighter in flavors but also a year older than the last...more acidity..volcanic ash soil that allows for water retention without becoming a gumbo.. if you have been on the missouri river bank or pond bank you know the feeling of too much water in soil that cant retain it. Barricia is an amalgam of the two owners name barbara and patricia...
Icon 2006 a mixed blend..think Chateauneuf in california.. plums and dark berry fruit...lovely rich texture and flavors. The icon of what a mixed grape wine should be like
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