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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Carpe Diem
| Owner(s) | Maison Marques & Domaines |
| Web site | www.mmdusa.net |
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Owners Maisons Marques & Domaines is a US importer and marketer of Champagnes, wines and ports. Carpe Diem Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are based on a Burgundian winemaking style with fruit sourced from Firepeak Vineyard located in the Edna Valley of California's Central Coast. The winemaker is Christian Roguenant, a native of Burgundy who came to California's Central Coast in 1986 and worked for Maison Deutz. Also, a Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from Napa Valley fruit under the direction of Christian Moueix's winemaking team.
Reviewed Wines
2004 Carpe Diem Firepeak Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $20. This won won a 4-Star Gold Medal at the 2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition. the Firepeak Vineyard was planted to seven Dijon Clones and Pommard clone in 1995. The winemaker is Frenchman Christian Roguenant.
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An oak-themed Pinot Noir from start to finish. It is crafted in a lighter, softer style that is attractive but I wanted more fruit flavor and less oak.
Reviewed September 5, 2006
2004 Carpe Diem Firepeak Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $20. This won won a 4-Star Gold Medal at the 2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition. the Firepeak Vineyard was planted to seven Dijon Clones and Pommard clone in 1995. The winemaker is Frenchman Christian Roguenant. · An oak-themed Pinot Noir from start to finish. It is crafted in a lighter, softer style that is attractive but I wanted more fruit flavor and less oak. Reviewed September 5, 2006
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