VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12
March 11, 2010
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Clos Pepe: A Grape named Pinot, a Vigneron, a Facilitator, a Dead Head, a Dog named Bud, and a Horse named Charlemagne Whole Cluster Fermentation: A Wild Card Kalin Cellars: Courting Unami Carr Vineyards & Winery: Urban Winery with a Wine Country Soul Benziger Pinot Noir Program Now Shines On the Pinot Trail: Recent Winery Visits Newsworthy Headlines & Trends About Pinot Noir in 2009 Small Sips of Pinot VinAssure⢠Wine Preservation System Wes Hagen Discusses Sta. Rita Hills Geology & Clos Pepe Vineyard
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Domenico Wines
Owner and winemaker Dominick Chirichillo (Dominic in Italian) has an ambitious lineup of multiple varietals he produces from his winery on the San Francisco Peninsula. Since beginning in 2005, the winery has won multiple awards in competitions. Grapes are sourced from the Santa Cruz Mountains and other California appellations. Annual production is 3,000 cases.
Articles About Domenico WinesReviewed Wines![]() 2005 Domenico Deer Park Ranch Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir $35. This wine has won multiple medals in competitions including a Gold Medal at the Grand Harvest Awards. · A big, plush style for fruit freaks, but under control and very satisfying Reviewed April 1, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Domenico Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 14.6% alc., 2000 cases, $36. Owner and winemaker Dominick Chirichille (Dominic in Italian) has an ambitious lineup of multiple varietals he produces from his winery on the San Francisco Peninsula. Since beginning in 2005, the winery has won multiple awards in competitions. Grapes are sourced from the Santa Cruz Mountains and other California appellations. · Exotic woods and red fruits entice. Baking spices, including cinnamon, and red cherries and oak lead the parade. Mildly drying tannins characterize the finish. Reviewed December 16, 2007 ARTICLE »
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