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1997
Medallion
Varietal/Style: Bordeaux Blend
Origin: Trinity County, CA
Vintage: 1997
Winemaker:
Robert Hodgson
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $20
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Tasting
Notes: This
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has great depth,
marred only by an unfortunate tickle of pepper on the finish. Aromas
and flavors of this medium weight wine are full of dark fruits like blackberries
and cherries. Surprisingly, it is the Cabernet Franc that dominates flavor
and style. Although it lacks the power of top end American Cabernet blends,
the wine is undeniably a good buy at $20. (Date tasted 08/26/00)
Profile:
A tiny winery with an unusual address, (just outside Arcata, California,)
Fieldbrook produces about 1,000 cases per year. Essentially a one-man
operation, owner/winemaker and former oceanography professor Bob Hodgson
has no plans to expand. Instead, he'll focus on his formula for success,
reflected in his staggering number of wine competition medals.
Address:
4241 Fieldbrook Rd.
City: Fieldbrook, CA
Phone: 707-839-4140
Web site: www.fieldbrookwinery.com
E-mail: egret@northcoast.com
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