Winery
of the Week:
Judson Hale - Mendocino County
By FBWorld Team
Way
up in the Yorkville Highlands
At
Judson Hale, they are blending past with present.
The winery opened its doors fairly recently, but the vineyard
they use has a little more history. With that combination of
new energy and mature vines, they are hoping for bigger and
better things each year.
Here's
what our tasting panel had to say about a few of their current
offerings:
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Judson
Hale 2012 Chardonnay
Winery:
Judson Hale
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino
County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet tropical fruit, honey, and peach blossoms greets
the senses. A sip delivers flavors of passion fruit, white
peach, and papaya with accents of white flowers. Slightly
creamy and a bit floral, it's not your typical Chardonnay,
but if you're a fan of Viognier, this is a bottle you
should try. 250 cases produced.
Rating: 88 |
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Judson
Hale 2010 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Judson Hale
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino
County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 30-35
Review:
Aromatics of strawberries and plums mingle with notes
of earth on the nose. Flavors of plum, cherry, and strawberry
come together with hints of minerals and white pepper
on the palate. A wine with a welcoming acidity and silky
tannins, enjoy a bottle with grilled salmon or pork chops.
Rating: 88 |
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Judson
Hale 2011 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Judson Hale
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino
County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 30-35
Review:
Fragrances of cranberries, plums, and strawberries interweave
with hints of minerals on the nose. The palate delivers
flavors of strawberry, cranberry, and cherry that open-up
into suggestions of dusty earth. A bright Pinot framed
by plush tannins, fans of lively red fruit with a bit
of minerality should try this bottle. Drink now.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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