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Winery News & Accolades
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KYNSI WINERY
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2002 Syrah ZB-Bien Nacido Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley
94 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine June 2005 |
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KYNSI WINERY
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2002 Syrah ZB-Bien Nacido Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley
91 Points Wine Enthusiast |
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KYNSI WINERY
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2002 Syrah-Edna Ranch Vineyard-Edna Valley
92 Points Wine Enthusiast-September 2005 Editors Choice Wine on the Cover |
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KYNSI WINERY
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Pinot Blanc-Bien Nacido Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley
90 Points Wine Enthusiast_October 2005-Editor's Choice |
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KYNSI WINERY
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2002 Syrah ZB-Bien Nacido Vineyard-Santa Maria Valley
94 Points-October 2005
Named a Top Ten Syrah
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2002 Edna Valley, Firepeak Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Truly varietally correct, in the silky mouthfeel, crisp acids, delicate mouthfeel and cherry flavors, but goes the extra mile in achieving real complexity. Addictively drinkable, one of those wines whose pleasure is accentuated by a slight resistance, due to a sprinkling of dusty tannins. |
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2003 Sauvignon Blanc, Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley
Silver Medal, Riverside International Wine Competition |
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2002 Chardonnay, 55% Firepeak Vineyard, Edna Valley 45%, Marks Ranch, Arroyo Seco
Gold Medal, Riverside International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Orange County Commercial Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Monterey Wine Competition
Silver Medal, SF International Wine Competition |
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2003 Grand Firepeak Cuvee Chardonnay
100% Firepeak Vineyard, Edna Valley
Gold Medal, Indy Internatinal Wine Competition
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2002 Grand Firepeak Cuvee Pinot Noir
100% Firepeak Vineyard, Edna Valley
Gold Medal/Best of Class, Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Orange County Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal, Riverside International Wine Competition
90 Points, California State Fair |
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2003 Grand Firepeak Cuvee Syrah
100% Firepeak Vineyard, Edna Valley
94 Points, California State Fair
Critics Award, Critics Challenge
Gold Medal, California Mid-State Fair |
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BAILEYANA WINERY
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2003 Vintage Port
4-Star Gold Medal, Orange County Commercial Wine Competition (Only 24 wines are awarded the 4 star gold, out of 3,191 wines entered)
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petite Sirah, 18% Cabernet Franc, 8% Syrah, 4% Teroldego |
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DOMAINE ALFRED
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2005 International Wine & Spirit Competition announced at VINOEXPO, Bordeaux, France, June 21: First Trophy Winner. The Bouchard Finlayson Trophy for Pinot Noir awarded to 2002 Domaine Alfred "Califa" Pinot Noir. |
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PERBACCO CELLARS
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2002 "Dionysus" Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley - Winner of Affairs of the Vine, Pinot Noir Shootout
"Easy on the eyes medium color with excellent clarity, delightful bing cherries on nose, provocative spices and rich cherry flavors that finish with an elegant structure that lingers seductively."
www.affairsofthevine.com |
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Ortman Family Vineyards-"Best of Show" Honors in New Orleans
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Ortman Family Vineyards doubled up on "Best of Show" honors at a recent judging conducted by the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, with the winery's 2002 PINOT NOIR (Santa Barbara County) and 2002 CHARDONNAY (Edna Valley) both earning GOLD MEDALS and TOP HONORS in their varietal categories.
"It is a rare distinction for one winery to get best of show in two categories", said Mark Hightower, a member of the board of directors for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience.
More than 350 Wines were entered in the judging.
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Perbacco Cellars - Pinot Report - 2002 Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir
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STRONG BUY!
"Concentrated Flavors..."
Medium-deep ruby purple color; berry, cherry, some gamy aromoas; cola, cherry flavors, some tasty oak, bit of spice, lingering finish. Concentrated cherry and berry flavors and good structure bode well for this first Pinot.
207 cases made Score: 87 Issue: 25
RONN WIEGAND RECOMMENDS
January 2005
"A softly textured, full bodied, ripely flavored wine of fine quality. It is rich, quite fruity (plum, cherry, berry), with toasty smoky oak overtones." |
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Domaine Alfred - 2002 Califa Chardonnay
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The Wall Street Journal, Friday, February 11, 2005. Tastings by Dorothy Gaiter & John Brecher: "Dow Jones Expensive Chardonnay Index", 8 favorite wines in a tasting of more than 50 American Chardonnays. 2002 Califa Chardonnay, Chamisal Vineyards, Domaine Alfred. |
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Click on the Newsletter to see all the great details!!!
Here is what the magazine had to say,
2002 Arroyo Grande Valley Dionysus Pinot Noir
Square shouldered as a quarterback, this packs spicy red fruit flavors into a powerful structure of oak. Neither fruit nor oak dominate, each taking turns eclipsing the other, now ending in a touch of bitterness, now in a taut boysenberry jam. A muscular, steakhouse red. (120 cases) Perbacco Cellars, Arroyo Grande, CA |
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WOLFF VINEYARDS - SF Wine Competition - Double Gold Petite Sirah
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Schoot Zwiesel Awards 2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Double Gold
Wolff - 2003 Petite Sirah
Gold
Wolff - 2002 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir
Bronze
Wolff - 2003 Syrah
Wolff - 2003 Old Vine Chardonnay
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KYNSI - 2002 Pinot Noir - Gold at 2005 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
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2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2002 PINOT NOIR - Gold
Bien Nacido Vineyard. Santa Maria Valley
2003 PINOT BLANC - Silver
Bien Nacido Vineyard ~ Santa Maria Valley
2002 SYRAH - Silver
Edna Ranch Vineyard ~ Edna Valley
2001 ZINFANDEL West River - Bronze
Barn Owl Vineyard ~ Paso Robles
2002 SYRAH ZB - Bronze
Bien Nacido Vineyard ~ Santa Maria Valley |
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EDNA VALLEY - 2003 Chardonnay - Gold at SF Chronicle Wine Comptetition
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SF Chronical Wine Competition EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD
2003 Chardonnay ~ Gold
2003 Pinot Noir ~ Silver
2003 Syrah ~ Bronze |
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Edna Valley - 2003 Sauvignon Blanc 90-points
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New Acclaims Winery: Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Sauvignon Blanc Vintage: 2003
Publication: Wine Enthusiast Publication Date: February 2005 Rating: 90 pts-Editor's Choice Review By: Steve Heimoff
Excerpt of Review:
Flavors are of ripe figs, lime and white pepper and some smoky oak. |
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Edna Valley Vineyard - Paragon Vineyard 2003 Chardonnay
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Chardonnay, Paragon Vintage: 2003 Publication: Wine X Magazine Wine Blast Article Title: Top Five Wine Picks
Publication Date: January 26, 2005 Rating: XX-Highly Recommended Excerpt of Review: Crisp, clean and tropically fresh.
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Tolosa 2000 Syrah - 92 points
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2000 Syrah
California Sate Fair Wine Competition - 92 points
Beverage Testing Institute - 90 points
Wine Spectator - 89 points
Spring Fest Wine Festival - Silver
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Tolosa - 2001 Syrah - Double Gold Reserve Champion
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2001 Syrah
Houston HLSR International Wine Competition - Double Gold Reserve Champion
LA County Fair-Wines of the Americas - Gold
S.F. Int'l Wine Competition Anthony (Andy) Blue - Gold
San Diego Nat'l Wine Competition - Silver
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2004 - Silver
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Tolosa - 2001 Pinot Noir - Scores 91
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2001 Pinot Noir
Dallas Morning News - Gold
LA County Fair-Wines of the Americas - Silver
Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition - Silver
Affairs of the Vine tasting in San Francisco - 91 points
Pinot Report - 88 points
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Tolosa - 2001 Pinot Noir "1772" - 92 points
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Wine Enthusiast
92 points
Dallas Morning News - Gold
Pinot Report - 90 points
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2001- Gold Medal
Wine & Spirits Magazine - 89 Points
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Tolosa - 2000 Pinot Noir - Double Gold Reserve Champion
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2000 Pinot Noir
Dallas Morning News - Gold
California Sate Fair Wine Competition
- 89 points
Pinot Report - 88/89 points
Wine Enthusiast - 88 points
Beverage Testing Institute - 88 points
Steve Tanzer Intern'l Wine Cellar - 88 points
Dallas Morning News - Gold
SpringFest Wine Festival - Silver
San Diego Nat'l Wine Competition - Silver
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Domaine Alfred - 2002 Edna Valley Califa Chardonnay, Score 92
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Domaine Alfred: Edna Valley Califa Chardonnay
Vintage: 2002
Rating: Score 92
Publication: Wine & Spirits Magazine
Publication Date: TO BE APRIL 2005
Note: The 2002 Edna Valley Califa Chardonnay, with a score of 92, has been selected as one of April's top ten chardonnays. |
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Tolosa - 2001 Chardonnay - Garners Silver
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2001 Chardonnay
California State Fair Wine Competition - Silver
LA County Fair-Wines of the Americas - Silver
Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition - Silver
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Silver
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Tolosa - 2000 Chardonnay - Best of Class, Gold
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2000 Chardonnay
Jerry D. Mead's New World Wine Competition
Best of Class, Gold
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Edna Valley Vineyard - Wine of the Week
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Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Pinot Gris, Paragon
Vintage: 2003
Publication: Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences
Publication Date: November 25, 2004
Rating: Wine of the Week Review By: Dan Berger
Excerpt of Review:
A complex "central coast style" of Pinot Gris that has a tropical and floral aroma . . . finishes quite complex on the tongue.
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Edna Valley Vineyard - The Wine News Review
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Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Syrah, Paragon
Vintage: 2002
Rating: Named one of the Best Value Syrahs and Petites of 2004
Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Chardonnay, Paragon
Vintage: 2002
Rating: Named one of the Best Value Chardonnays of 2004
Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2003
Rating: Named one of the Best Value Sauvignon Blancs of 2004
Publication: The Wine News
Publication Date: December/January 2004-05
Review By: Steve Pitcher New
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Edna Valley Vineyard - Wilder on Wine
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Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Chardonnay, Paragon
Vintage: 2003
Publication: Wilder on Wine
Publication Date: December 21, 2004
Rating: Recommended
Review By: Todd Wilder
Excerpt of Review:
You can spread the joy by dropping a bottle of this into the stockings of any members of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) club....This wine will quickly change their tune from "No way, chardonnay" to "chardonnay, hooray!" It really does have an element or two to please everyone. It smells like new wood, apple, some white peach and more than "some" vanilla.
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Edna Valley Vineyard - 86 pts- Good Value
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Edna Valley Vineyard Wine: Chardonnay, Paragon
Vintage: 2003
Publication: Connoisseurs' Guide To California Wine
Publication Date: January 2005
Rating: 86 pts-Good Value
Excerpt of Review:
Bright, slightly juicy suggestions of fresh pears and red apples lead the way in the nose of this engaging young Chardonnay, and the same direct, fruity qualities come across in the wine's open and vibrant flavors. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TOLOSA!!
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Tolosa Winery is opening their tasting room today, August 31, 2004. Hours are Daily 10 to 5. Stop by to see the new tasting room and taste their excellent wines at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. |
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Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards
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Their Apple Chardonnay received a Bronze in the still fruit wine catagory in the Pacific Prim Internatinoal Wine Competition. |
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Kynsi Winery
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Kynsi Winery received the following awards at the Mid State Fair Wine Challenge Competition:
Gold Medal
California Mid State Fair
2002 CHARDONNAY
Edna Ranch Vineyard
Edna Valley
Silver Medal
California State Fair
2000 SYRAH
Paragon Vineyard
Edna Valley
Bronze Medal
California State Fair
2000 PINOT NOIR
Julia's Vineyard
Santa Maria Valley
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Cerro Caliente Cellars - August 2004
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In the 2004 Indy International Wien Competition their 2003 Pinot Grigio was awarded a Bronze, and the 2002 Merlot was awarded a Silver.
Cerro Caliente Cellars new releases are 2003 Pinot Noir, and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina de Leon.
an upcoming event is on October 9th from 6-9pm Is Italian Night "Multi-Viscosity" Release party at Cerro Caliente Cellars. Enjoy "Multi-Viscosity" along with hors d'ouvers, and meet both the winemaker, don Peters, and the Artist Gene Francis. |
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July 2004; Awards from the 2nd Annual California Mid Sate Fair Wine Challenge
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AREA WINES SPARKLE IN MID STATE JUDGING
Source: Nick Wilson
The Tribune
Domain Alfred and Laetitia Vineyard and Winery received top honors at the second annual California Mid-State Fair Wine Challenge this year.Fourteen wines were awarded gold medals, but a 2002 Domain Alfred chardonnay Califa, and a 2001 Laetitia syrah, took "Best of Show" on Wednesday.The competition included wineries from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. The winning wines were selected from 104 entries. The competition was divided between Chardonnays and Syrahs.
The list of awards:
Cerro Caliente Cellars - Silver -
2002 Syrah
Domaine – Gold – 2002 Chardonnay
Edna Valley Vineyard – Silver –
2002 Chardonnay
Edna Valley Vineyard – Silver -
2002 Syrah
Kynsi – Gold – 2002 Chardonnay
Kynsi – Silver – 2002 Syrah
Laetitia – Gold – 2001 Syrah
Ortman – Silver – 2001 Chardonnay
Ortman – Silver – 2001 Syrah
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Bronze – 2002 Syrah
Wolff Vineyards – Bronze –
2002 Chardonnay
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April 2004 - Stephen Ross
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Stephen Ross 2001 Chardonnay, Edna Ranch, 92 points was among Wine & Spirits Year’s Best Chardonnays of the Year in the April, 2004 issue.
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April 2004 - Talley Vineyards
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Talley Vineyards 2001 Chardonnay, Rincon Vineyard, 93 points was among Wine & Spirits Year’s Best Chardonnays of the Year in the April, 2004 issue.
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May 2004 - Ortman Family Vineyards
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The following wines appeared in the May 2004 issue of Wine Enthusiast: 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon- 91 points; 2001 Edna Valley Chardonnay- 90 points
Comments: Chardonnay- “oaky, ripe and complex, a real crowd-pleaser of a Chard.” Cabernet- “the purity of flavors strikes, as the blackcurrants, olives, smoky oak and dried herbs unfold in waves. This is a classy glass of wine.”
In April of 2004- Ortman Family Vineyard's 2002 Paso Robles Sangiovese was released. 180 cases produced. |
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April 2004 - Edna Valley Vineyard
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A review of Edna Valley Vineyard's 2001 Pinot Noir appeared in the April 2004 issue of Gourmet Magazine. It was noted as "Amazing, especially for the price. . .you get berries and black cherries and leather. There's even some earthiness, which is hard to find in a California Pinot Noir."
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March 2004 - Wolff Vineyards
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The following wines of Wolff Vineyards received the silver medal at the 2004 San Francisco Chronicle wine competition:
Old Vines Chardonnay 2002 Edna Valley
Pinot Noir Dijon Clones Selection 2002 Edna Valley
Syrah 2002 Edna Valley
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March 2004 - Domaine Alfred
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New releases: 2003 Pinot Gris, 2003 Vin Gris (100% Pinot Noir), 2003 Rose of Syrah, 2002 Domaine Chardonnay, 2002 "Califa" Chardonnay |
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January 2004 - Domaine Alfred
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Domaine Alfred's Pinot Noir (Chamisal Vineyards, Edna Valley 2001) received an "excellent" score in the January 2004 issue of "the world's best wine magazine," Decanter. It was described as "Lovely exciting fruit on the nose with a harmonising layer of new oak. Very elegant, yet also quite powerful. Beautifully put together. Very long and fine, 2-10 years." Their 2001 Califa was also reviewed and rated as "highly recommended." |
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October 2003 - Edna Valley Vineyard
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In the Food & Wine Magazine October issue, Edna Valley Vineyard's 2001 Pinot Noir, Paragon was rated one of the top 10 bottles. "A head turning deal from a stalwart Central Coast winery; this wine can easily rival many American Pinots that cost twice as much. Rich; ripe and beautifully balanced." |
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September 2003 - Saucelito Canyon Vineyard
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Saucelito Canyon 2000 Zinfandel Arroyo Grande Valley was given a 90 in the Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide. As quoted, They did a nice job of keeping the alcohol below 14% without sacrificing the lush fruit. The result is a beautiful wine to drink, dry and clean, with soft tannins. Flavors of berries, cherries and red tree fruits are delicious. Editors Choice. |
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May 2003 - Various Wineries
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The following wineries each received 90+ points from the May 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
Domaine Alfred
Laetitia
2001 Estate Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley); $18. “Here’s a rich full bodied Chard packed with big, fruity flavors of mangoes and pears. It also has an elaborate overlay of well-toasted oak and good acids. Editors’ Choice.”
Perbacco Cellars
2000 La Linda Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley); $18. “A fresh, Lifely Chardonnay filled with juicy flavors of lemons and peaches enriched by toasty oak and a creamy texture. Long finish. Editors’ Choice.”
Wedell Cellars
2001 Viognier (Edna Valley); $21. California whites don’t get much fruitier or more fragrant. Just packed with juicy flavors of white peach, nectaring, fig and vanilla. Despite its size it never loses sight of balance and elegance.”
Wolff
2001 Old Vines Chardonnay (Edna Valley); $19. Lots of big, ripe fruity flavors in this dense wine, including peaches, pears and tropical fruits. Lees and oak are poured on lavishly, adding style and flair. Editors’ Choice.”
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