Major tasting on Tuesday @ Artisan Wine Bar in Walnut Creek. Big thanks to all for trying some very cool wines:
2005 La Rochelle, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir $40 365 cases
2001 Joseph Swan, Mancini Ranch, Zinfandel $25 - Great bouquet
2004 Peterson, Il Granaio, Dry Creek Valley, Sangiovese $27 250 cases. Very good sangiovese
2003 Baxter, Rodger's Vineyard, Napa Valley $30 800 cases
2002 Punk Dog, Sophie's Romp, Sonoma/Napa County, Cab $35 490 cases. I like this wine
2005 Textbook, "Mise en place", Oakville, Napa Valley, Cab $44 Recd 94 WE, 9 barrels, 210 cases
2005 Del Dotto, Cave Blend, Napa Valley $49 Restaurant only!!
Best Nose: Swan Zin
Biggest Surprise: Punk Dog! No lie. I liked it.
Most Interesting: Peterson Sangiovese!
Favorite: Del Dotto Cave Blend. 2nd time to try it and confirms what I already know: love it!
Weather: lots of low and high clouds will give way to mostly sunny skies later on but temps remain cool with lots of 60s and 70s. Looks even cooler by Friday and Saturday. No heat in sight. Some light rain and lightning did pass over the Bay last night but it's gone now.
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