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Virginia Marie Lambrix 2013 Rosé of Pinot Noir – Wine of the Week
Price: $20
Rating: 14/20
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La Rochelle 2012 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Meunier – Wine of the Week Review
Price: $38
Rating: 15/20
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Varietal: 100 percent Pinot Meunier
Production: 866 cases
Alcohol: 13.9 percent
Tasting Notes: La Rochelle Winery is named after a town in France which Pierre Pellier sailed from in 1854 on his way to California. The founder of Mirassou Winery is known for introducing Pinot Noir to the Golden State. Fast-forward to the 2000s. Mirassou was sold to the Gallo family in 2002, and shortly after, sixth-generation descendants Daniel and Peter Mirassou started La Rochelle. In 2005, the brothers sold the brand to their cousin, Steven Kent Mirassou, who produces Continue reading “La Rochelle 2012 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Meunier – Wine of the Week Review” »
J Vineyards 2007 Vintage Brut – Wine of the Week Review
Price: $48
Rating: 14.5/20
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Varietals: 64 percent Chardonnay, 34 percent Pinot Noir, 2 percent Pinot Meunier
Production: 700 cases
Alcohol: 12.5 percent
Tasting Notes: Not one to live in the shadow of her father, who founded Jordan Winery, Judy Jordan struck out on her own as a specialist in sparkling wine. Her simply named J Vineyards and Winery makes fine bottles of bubbly using traditional Champagne varietals and winemaking techniques. The 2007 J Vintage Brut was aged on the lees for more than five years, giving it a soft, creamy mouthfeel. On the Continue reading “J Vineyards 2007 Vintage Brut – Wine of the Week Review” »
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