VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11
February 15, 2010
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Green Valley Pinot Noir: The Secret is a Three Letter Word Cobb Wines: A Revelation Big Table Farm Williams Selyem: A California Icon Canihan Family Cellars: Little Known But Highly Awarded Pey-Marin: Carrying the Flag for Marin County Three Carneros Pinot Noir Gems Dutton-Goldfield: Upper Echelon Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Not So Fast! Small Sips of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Small Sips of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Small Sips of Central Coast Pinot Noir Small Sips of Oregon Pinot Noir Pinot Briefs Dry River: Martinborough’s Cult Pinot Noir
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Toulouse Vineyards & Winery
Ken and Maxine Boltz are urban refugees from the San Francisco Bay area where Vern was an Oakland Fire Department Captain and home builder, and Maxine was a flight attendant and real estate professional. They purchased 160 acres near Philo in 1997, and planted a 17 acre vineyard to Pinot Noir. The vineyard was named Toulouse after a huge goose weighing in at up to 35 pounds that thrives in the tranquility of the vineyard. Toulouse supplies grapes for several other producers as well as bottling wines under the Toulouse Estate label. The wines are sold through the website. Tasting is by appointment.
Articles About Toulouse Vineyards & WineryReviewed Wines![]() 2007 Toulouse Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 1,140 cases, $42. Released February 2009. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color. Lovely aromas of fresh cherries and spice. Mouth filling and concentrated flavors of Bing cherries, Asian spice, dark chocolate and smoke with a mild grip of tannins. Focused and tenacious with a smooth texture and very user friendly. Got duck? Reviewed June 5, 2009 ARTICLE »
![]() 2006 Toulouse Estate Anderson Valley Rosé This is a terrific wine and the best rosé I tasted over the weekend. There is plenty of berry fruit with a touch of orange peel. The brisk acidity leads to a refreshing finish. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »
2006 Toulouse Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir $39. · Sporting a mélange of red and black fruits in the aromas and flavors and lively acidity, this one is just fine. Still an infant, but showing nicely at this stage. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »
2003 Toulouse Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 14.1% alc., 1625 cases, $30. · A light-bodied wine with an interesting nose of buttered cinnamon toast. The fruit is accompanied by bread dough flavors. The finish is notable for lingering vanillin oak flavors, mild drying tannins and a little heat. Reviewed June 3, 2007 ARTICLE »
![]() 2003 Toulouse Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir $33. · This one has lost its charm. Reviewed June 9, 2008 ARTICLE »
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