January 25, 2012
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Olson Ogden Wines
| Owner(s) | John Ogden |
| Web site | www.olsonogdenwines.com |
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Olson Ogden Wines John Ogden and winemaker Tim Olson started a boutique winery in Sonoma County in 2002, making about 1,000 cases a year of Rhone varietals and Pinot Noir. Tim Olson began crafting wine in his home garage over 20 years ago. A film major in college, he developed enough of a passion for wine that to gain experience, he began working for free at Caymus for Charlie Wagner. Before long, he was rewarded with a paycheck for his hard work and he has never looked back. He made some excellent wines for Tarius before starting Olsen Ogden Wines.
Olsen Ogden has gained some national press recognition for their Unti Vineyard Syrah, but the Pinot Noirs are equally fine.
Olson Ogden Wines are sold through a mailing list. There is some retail distribution. The phone is 707-823-6127.
Articles About Olson Ogden Wines
Reviewed Wines
2007 Olson Ogden Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $32. Most of the fruit is
from the Petaluma Gap of the Sonoma Coast. Clones 115 and 667. A small amount
of the blend comes from the winery’s two Russian River vineyards. Aged 17
months in 57% new French oak.
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Reserved, almost mysterious aromas and flavors
of earthy dark red fruits with a hint of toasty oak. The tannins are nicely reigned in
and the mouthfeel is very soft and silky. A harmonious wine that can be enjoyed
now, but has the structure to gain expression and interest with another 6-12 months
in the bottle.
Reviewed September 19, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Olson Ogden Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., $42.
Martini clone from Eastside Road Vineyard and UCD 23 clone from
Willowside Vineyard, both in the Russian River Valley. Aged 17 months in
44% new French oak.
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Intense Bing cherry and cola aromas with a hint of
herbs and oak. Delicious medium-weighted core of dark red cherries and
berries supported by gentle tannins and fine acidity. A strikingly polished
wine with a velvety presence in the mouth and a lingering fruity finish.
Quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. I can’t say enough good things about
this terrific wine.
Reviewed September 19, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Olson Ogden Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 283 cases, $42.
Sourced from two vineyards. Clones are 23 and Martini. Aged 16 months in 55%
new French oak.
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The nose stars Bing cherries with side notes of Provencal herbs,
sage and oak. Crunchy dark cherries, and ripe strawberries with an underpinning
of forest floor, savory herbs and a citrus note on the brisk finish. The dry tannins
are well corralled. The mid-palate fruit attack lacks some fullness, but this is a very
pleasant drink.
Reviewed July 9, 2009
ARTICLE »
2005 Olson Ogden Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 190 cases, $35.
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Appealing
Pinot perfume accented with floral and cherry scents. Delicate red fruit flavors with a touch of dust and
spice. Quite decent.
Reviewed January 20, 2008
ARTICLE »
2005 Olsen Ogden Milla’s Blend Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 67 cases,
$39.
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Spice is the theme of this lovely wine. Strawberry and cherry fruits have a gentle strike of
oak, and are enticingly spiced. Admirable elegance and impeccable balance. I like this wine
for its pinotosity.
Reviewed January 1, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Olson Ogden Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $32. Most of the fruit is from the Petaluma Gap of the Sonoma Coast. Clones 115 and 667. A small amount of the blend comes from the winery’s two Russian River vineyards. Aged 17 months in 57% new French oak. · Reserved, almost mysterious aromas and flavors of earthy dark red fruits with a hint of toasty oak. The tannins are nicely reigned in and the mouthfeel is very soft and silky. A harmonious wine that can be enjoyed now, but has the structure to gain expression and interest with another 6-12 months in the bottle. Reviewed September 19, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Olson Ogden Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., $42. Martini clone from Eastside Road Vineyard and UCD 23 clone from Willowside Vineyard, both in the Russian River Valley. Aged 17 months in 44% new French oak. · Intense Bing cherry and cola aromas with a hint of herbs and oak. Delicious medium-weighted core of dark red cherries and berries supported by gentle tannins and fine acidity. A strikingly polished wine with a velvety presence in the mouth and a lingering fruity finish. Quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. I can’t say enough good things about this terrific wine. Reviewed September 19, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Olson Ogden Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 283 cases, $42. Sourced from two vineyards. Clones are 23 and Martini. Aged 16 months in 55% new French oak. · The nose stars Bing cherries with side notes of Provencal herbs, sage and oak. Crunchy dark cherries, and ripe strawberries with an underpinning of forest floor, savory herbs and a citrus note on the brisk finish. The dry tannins are well corralled. The mid-palate fruit attack lacks some fullness, but this is a very pleasant drink. Reviewed July 9, 2009 ARTICLE »
2005 Olson Ogden Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 190 cases, $35. · Appealing Pinot perfume accented with floral and cherry scents. Delicate red fruit flavors with a touch of dust and spice. Quite decent. Reviewed January 20, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Olsen Ogden Milla’s Blend Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 67 cases, $39. · Spice is the theme of this lovely wine. Strawberry and cherry fruits have a gentle strike of oak, and are enticingly spiced. Admirable elegance and impeccable balance. I like this wine for its pinotosity. Reviewed January 1, 2009 ARTICLE »
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