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Vampire Vineyards
2007 Trueblood Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, CA
The staff at Vampire Vineyards tell the story that the winery's founder, entertainment
attorney Michael Machat, is really just a front for the company's true owners: a group
of Transylvanian vampires. The label's first wine was a Syrah bottled in France.
After being discovered by musician Alice Cooper, the wine took off in London wine
shops. Eventually, operations were moved to the alleged birthplace of vampires,
Transylvania. But the Transylvanian wines found their greatest audience in the United
States. So operations were once again moved to Paso Robles to better feed the thirst
of the American market. Today, the "vampires" produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Syrah, Zinfandel and several Pinot Noirs from California
fruit. The 2007 Trueblood Pinot Noir offers aromas of blackberry and black cherry with
an underlying gamey note. The black fruit flavors continue on the palate with a touch of
sweetness. The gamey note returns on the middle and back of the palate, giving the wine
an animal note that would quench any vampire's bloodlust. An entertaining choice for a
Halloween party or dinner with Dracula, keep the theme going by serving the wine with
bloody steaks, rare rack of lamb or your favorite wild game.
Rating: 13/20
Price: $30
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