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Winery of the Week: The Winery SF - San Francisco

Urban wineries are a growing trend, and The Winery SF is helping to turn San Francisco's Treasure Island into a fabulous spot for tasting top-notch wines. Thanks to some great sources of fruit from California's Northern Coast and their talented winemaker, Bryan Kane, one can find a great craft wine without leaving the city.

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Winery SF 2013 "People's Blend" Rouge
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Syrah & Cabernet

Region: North Coast, Ca
Year: 2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A mix of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry aromas meld with suggestions of cinnamon and toasty oak on the nose. Notes of raspberries, blackberries, and black cherries emerge on the palate, flowing into nuances of brown spice and cedar. With plush tannins and ripe fruit, open this bottle when you serve your favorite BBQ. 1,000 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc

Region: North Coast, Ca

Year:
2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Aromas of peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon jump up from a glass, along with hints of herbs and citrus zest. On the palate, lively citrus and stone fruits play together, accented by whispers of herbs and orange peal. A fresh acidity and vivid flavors make this a good wine to enjoy with scallops in a creamy sauce. 800 cases were made.
Rating: 89

Winery SF 2015 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Sonoma County, Ca

Year:
2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
35-40

Review:
A bouquet of cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, and toasty brown spice greets the senses. A sip reveals flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry that meld with all-spice and minerals. A lively wine, with a food friendly acidity, open a bottle when you serve roast duck. 100 cases were made.
Rating: 89

Winery SF 2013 Zinfandel
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel

Region: North Coast, Ca

Year:
2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Blackberries and raspberries mingle with black pepper, all-spice, and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate opens up with flavors of blackberry, bing cherry, and tart raspberry that flow into expressions of spice, sweet oak, and cocoa. Vivid fruit is in harmony with barrel notes making this a Zin that's good for deep dish pizza. 400 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley, Ca

Year:
2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
45-50

Review:
The nose brings together aromas of cassis, black cherries, bramble berries, and clove. Rich flavors of currant, blackberry, and dark cherry interweave with suggestions of clove, dark chocolate, and coffee on the palate. Plush tannins frame the wine nicely and inviting fruit makes it very welcoming. 250 cases were made.
Rating: 92

Winery SF 2014 Pinot Noir
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Region: North Coast, Ca

Year:
2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Red berries, plums, and spice rise up from a glass. On the palate, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry flavors play nicely with cola, spice, and minerals. Silky tannins and a balanced acidity make this a very approachable Pinot. 700 cases produced.
Rating: 89

By Jason Barlow

Other Related Links:
Winery of the Week: Winery SF - San Francisco I

Winery of the Week: The Winery SF - San Francisco II

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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