Celebrate
St. Patty's Day with "Green" Wines
By FBWorld Team
Just
to be clear, the wines are not actually green in color.
(If you are served wine with a greenish hue, you may not want
to drink it.) However, Hearst Ranch, Robert Hall, and Pomar
Junction all participate in the Sustainability-in-Practice Program
or SIP for short. The SIP logo that these wineries
proudly display on their labels certifies that the wines were
produced in a manner friendly to both people and vineyards alike.
So for wine lovers who wish to keep with the holiday's theme,
it's not hard to be "green."
Here
are the full reviews of their submitted wines:
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Hearst
Ranch 2010 "Babicora" Malbec
Winery:
Hearst Ranch Winery
Grape(s): 81% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon,
9% Petit Verdot
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
Aromas of blueberries, black cherries, and raspberry jam
combine with suggestions of herbs and earth on the nose.
Flavors of blackberry and cherry with accents of sweet
spice, earth, and floral notes unfold on the palate. A
fairly mellow Malbec, fans of smooth reds with a dark
fruit character and slightly earthy accent will enjoy
this bottle very much.
Rating: 90 |
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Hearst
Ranch 2011 "Glacier Ridge" Chardonnay
Winery:
Hearst Ranch Winery
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Monterey County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruit, vanilla, and sweet spice
greets the senses. A sip unfurls flavors of pineapple,
mango, and passion fruit with accents of vanilla. A friendly
white, with a welcoming acidity and smooth mouthfeel,
fans of approachable Chardonnays will enjoy this wine.
Rating: 89 |
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Hearst
Ranch 2009 "Three Sisters" Cuvee
Winery:
Hearst Ranch Winery
Grape(s): 50% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and
15% Mourvèdre
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Cherry, plum, and strawberry mingle notes of smoked meat,
spice, and vanilla on the nose. The palate delivers flavors
of black cherries, plums, and strawberries are accented
by highlights of leather and pepper. A hearty red that
fans of robust Rhone-style blends will enjoy very much.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2011 Rhone de Robles
Winery:
Robert Hall Winery
Grape(s): 34% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 21%
Cinsaut, 20% Counoise
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of cherries, raspberries, and blackberries meld
with suggestions of spice, leather, and minerals on the
nose. A sip reveals flavors of cherry and blackberry accented
by notes of pepper, game, earth. A lighter wine with hearty
flavors, fans of smooth reds with a bit of pizazz will
enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 89 |
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Robert
Hall 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Robert Hall Winery
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of citrus fruit and green apple greets the senses.
Flavors of apple, lemon, and lime are accented by hints
of minerals on the palate. A crisp, lively white that's
ideal for sipping on a warm spring afternoon, fans of
fresh acidity and a supple minerals character will enjoy
this bottle.
Rating: 89 |
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Pomar
Junction 2010 Fiesta Blend
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): 33% Zinfandel, 7% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
Strawberries, plums, and cherries come together with notes
of white pepper on the nose. Flavors of strawberry, cherry,
and blackberry are accented by floral and spicy suggestions
on the palate. A wine with welcoming fruit and a nice
bit of spice, fans of lighter, slightly spicy reds should
try this bottle.
Rating: 89 |
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Pomar
Junction 2010 Train Wreck
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): 28% Zinfandel, 28% Petite Syrah,
28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah, and 2% Mourvedre
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 45-50
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, plum, and currants rises up from
a glass. The palate offers flavors of blackberry, cherry,
and currant with accents of anise. An easy-going blend
with smooth tannins, fans of soft, approachable reds will
enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 89 |
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Pomar
Junction 2010 Late Harvest Viognier
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 80-85
Review:
Aromatics of honey dew, peach, and apricot meld with notes
of almonds and honey on the nose. Flavors of peach and
apricot combine with suggestions of caramel and almond.
Paste on the palate. A lush and semi-sweet, fans supple
dessert wines will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 90 |
By
FBWorld Team
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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