VOLUME 9, ISSUE 24
May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
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Vineyard: Forster Musenhang
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2004 J.L. Wolf Alte Reben, Pfalz Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)
This wine comes from a parcel
of old vines (“Alte Reben”) that was planted in 1968 with a mix of German clones. This parcel is
in a vineyard called Forster Musenhang, which was rated as a “second growth” in the 1828
vineyard classification done by the Bavarian government. The fruit was harvested at 13.0%
potential alcohol. Cold maceration was followed by traditional fermentation in 400-liter bins.
The wine was aged in 40% new French oak barriques for 16 months. Total production was 116
cases.
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Mahogany-tinged color. Leafy, asparagus aromas. Light red fruit, with tangy acidity.
Reviewed March 23, 2008
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2004 J.L. Wolf Alte Reben, Pfalz Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)
This wine comes from a parcel of old vines (“Alte Reben”) that was planted in 1968 with a mix of German clones. This parcel is in a vineyard called Forster Musenhang, which was rated as a “second growth” in the 1828 vineyard classification done by the Bavarian government. The fruit was harvested at 13.0% potential alcohol. Cold maceration was followed by traditional fermentation in 400-liter bins. The wine was aged in 40% new French oak barriques for 16 months. Total production was 116 cases. · Mahogany-tinged color. Leafy, asparagus aromas. Light red fruit, with tangy acidity. Reviewed March 23, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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