Winery
of the Week: Winery SF - San Francisco
One
tends to
associate the term wine county with wide-open spaces and rural
surroundings. But it seems, that notion may need to be changed
because Winery SF is turning San Francisco's Treasure Island
into a wine hot-spot. Sourcing fruit from California's Northern
Cost, they are producing some top-notch stuff, making it well
worth a visit to what might be considered "SF wine
country."
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Winery
SF 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Fragrances of black cherries, plums, and blackberries
are accented by traces of licorice and baking spice on
the nose. Flavors of blackberry, cherry, and cassis meld
with nuances of vanilla, spice, and anise on the palate.
Nicely structured with rich fruit, it's a very good Cab
for its price range. 800 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Winery
SF 2012 Zinfandel
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Notes of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries mingle
with traces of spice and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals
flavors of strawberry, plum, and bramble fruit that open
up into suggestions of pepper and sweet spice. A bright
Zin with smooth tannins, it's easy going enough to sip
on its own or it could pair nicely with a turkey burger.
500 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Winery
SF 2013 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Aromas of plums, raspberries, and cherries interweave
with nuances of baking spice on the nose. A sip reveals
flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum that flow into
hints of cola, sweet spice, and minerals. A dark, supple
Pinot with a friendly acidity, match a bottle with pork
tenderloin. 1,700 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Winery
SF 2010 "People's Blend"
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel, Syrah, Mourvèdre
(with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, &
Malbec)
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Blackberry, cherry, and plum aromas greet the senses.
The palate offers flavors of black cherries, plums, and
blackberries that come together with hints of cedar and
clove. A lush blend that's very approachable, it's sure
to be a hit with a crowd. 1,000 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Winery
SF 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of citrus fruit, honeydew, and herbaceous notes
greets the senses. With a sip, flavors of melon, lime,
and gooseberry emerge on the palate, along with mineral
and floral hints . Bright with a slightly round mouth-feel,
enjoy a bottle with your favorite white fish.
Rating: 88 |
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Winery
SF 2013 Chardonnay
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Aromatics of peach and pear combine with traces of buttery
oak and fresh bread on the nose. Flavors of peach, pear,
and golden apple unfold into suggestions of minerals and
buttered toast on the palate. A mouth-filling Chardonnay
with a balanced acidity, pair a bottle with a creamy lobster
bisque. 500 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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