VOLUME 8, ISSUE 20
August 24, 2010
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Romancing the Dijon Clones Buena Vista: My House Red and White Lenné Estate: 2008s are Best Ever Domaine Drouhin Oregon: Burgundy’s First Footprint in Oregon Spätburgunder Robert Sinskey Vineyards Raiding the Library of the Pinot Carzina: Lane Tanner Pinot Noir, 1988-2007 LIOCO Winery: A Different Path Sta. Rita Hills: California’s Best AVA for Chardonnay? Sips of Pinot Noir Pinot Briefs Doctoring Wine for Optimum Drinking
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JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset
Limited production numbered edition Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines composed by Jean-Charles Boisset. A native of Burgundy, Jean-Charles also owns DeLoach Vineyards. The three initial 2006 Pinot Noirs are from the Sonoma Coast (No. 7 and No. 11) and Mendocino Ridge (No. 22). The wines have been favorably reviewed by the wine press. The wines are sold through a mailing list. Articles About JCB by Jean-Charles BoissetReviewed Wines![]() 2007 JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset No. 69 Sonoma Collection Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 14.1% alc., 200 cases, $12.75. · Pinkish-red watermelon color in the glass. A European-styled rosé with juicy strawberry, cherry, cranberry and melon flavors exhibiting moderate richness and a satiny texture. One of the better rosés I have had from California. Very good. Reviewed December 16, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset No. 7 Sonoma Collection Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 14.5% alc., 338 cases, $42.50. · The dark-fruited nose is dominated by oak char, brier and green pea scents. On the palate, the well oaked dark berry fruit is earthy and tart with a brisk citrusy finish. Unsatisfactory. Reviewed December 16, 2009 ARTICLE »
![]() 2006 JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset No. 22 Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 14.1% alc., 58 cases, $63.75. · Lovely scent of dark stone and berry fruits, oak, redwood and rhubarb. Full, plush and striking core of dark berries and plums with a moderate tug of oak, firm tannins and bright acidity. The silky texture is alluring. Very good (-). Reviewed December 16, 2009 ARTICLE »
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