We’re covering the live wine blogging at the Wine Bloggers Conference 2016. \u00a0Here’s the set up. We’ll have 5 minutes to hear about a wine, taste it, think on it and then write about it. Here you’ll find a list of the wines with a short write up. Check back from 3-4 (west coast time) as there will be several updates. \u00a0We’re also posting on social media, so check out the badges at the bottom of the page to find out more.<\/p>\n
—the tasting<\/i>—<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
The Final Round: Michael David Winery Sauvignon Blanc<\/h3>\n
Posted: August 12, 2016 at 6:56 pm<\/i>
\nThe 2015 vintage is what\u2019s in the glass. A pale yellow wine, it is star bright with a clean appearance. The nose is slightly grassy with a clean profile. The flavor is clean with a fresh profile. There is a nice acidity throughout with a nice mineral finish. Candied lemon peel is present in the mid-palate with a nice finish.<\/p>\nd\u2019Art Vineyards 2015 White Barbera<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:51 pm<\/i>
\nThe wine is brilliant in color, appearing pale yellow. The nose is slightly yeasty with a touch of ripe grape skins. The flavors are big on Apple and pears with a very fresh and fruit forward presentation. The finish is creamy with a very pleasing flavor of honeyed fruit.<\/p>\nLange Twins Vineyard 2015 Ros\u00e9<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:46 pm<\/i>
\nThis vintage is 100% Sangiovese. The color is a light red-pink, almost toasted salmon in hue. The nose leans more toward strawberry with a green hull background. Bigger strawberry and watermelon flavor today than what we tasted yesterday when we visited the vineyard. The finish is medium with a cherry skin finale.<\/p>\nBokisch Vineyards 2015 Albari\u00f1o<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:41 pm<\/i>
\nA grassy nose, it reminds me more of Sauvignon Blanc. There\u2019s a hint of something green and herbal hiding in the flavors are very nice. A mild acidity is present on the front, then it moves into a tropical and mild mid-palate. The finish is long with mild intensity of pineapple and sage.<\/p>\nHarney Lane Winery Albari\u00f1o<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:36 pm<\/i>
\n2015 vintage. This wine has a bright tropical nose with a crisp profile. It\u2019s quite clean with a pale yellow-green color. The acidity is bright and up front with an almost prickly sensation on the tongue. The finish is medium intensity with a creamy lemon curd profile. Different than the others we have sampled so far today.<\/p>\nLucas Winery 2001 Chardonnay<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:31 pm<\/i>
\nBold golden color. Creamy Apple nose with a touch of honey in the background. Full body, very light acids and a creamy finish. A 15 year old Chardonnay that is holding up incredibly well. This wine isn\u2019t ending up in the dump bucket. Quite delicious!<\/p>\nPeirano Estate Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:26 pm<\/i>
\nA touch of oak with 50% malolactic fermentation. Medium straw color. Big oaky nose, subtle minerality. Nice and buttery with green apple and yellow apples on the mid-palate. The finish is lingering with subtle acidity on the finish.<\/p>\nOak Ridge \u2013 OZV Ros\u00e9<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:21 pm<\/i>
\nOld Zinfandel vines. Watermelon pink in color, slightly ruddy. Woody nose, slight hint of fruit in the background. Nice acidity. Hints of strawberries and raspberries. Very refreshing alternative to other heavy zin based ros\u00e9s. A nice refreshing ros\u00e9.<\/p>\nTroon Vineyard \u2013 Southern Oregon<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:12 pm<\/i>
\n2015 Troon Blue Kabel Longue Carabine
\nMedium yellow in color, delicate nose with a primary note of white stone fruit. Creamy flavors with a very ripe fruit profile. Almost a little hot on the finish. 43% Marsanne, 27% Viognier, 12% Vermentino, with Riesling, Roussanne and Sauvignon rounding it out. Full flavor, very complex.<\/p>\nCorner 103 \u2013 Sonoma Valley<\/h3>\n
Posted: at 6:05 pm\u00a0<\/i>
\n100% Sauvignon Blanc. Lighter in color, flinty mineral nose. Almost smokey. White peaches and a nice acidity on the palate. The finish is longer than the previous wine, but it has a bit more flavor. Lighter in body, the flavors are a little exotic with tropical flavors and some grapefruit on the mid-palate.<\/p>\n
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