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Laetitia
Vineyard and Winery
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1999
La Colline
Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Varietal/Style: Pinot
Noir
Origin: Arroyo
Grande Valley, CA
Vintage: 1999
Winemaker: Eric
Hickey
Rating: 13.5/20
Retail Price: $60
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Tasting
Notes: So dark it's almost too dark. A cornucopia of smells
emanates from the swirled glass: dark fruits, cherries, mint,
and eucalyptus. A medium body will give you wine-to-food flexibility,
but stay with white meets or fish. A tangy and spicy finish
would have hoped to keep our mouths entertained just a bit
longer… nevertheless, we think this wine will age well
and could benefit from it. (Date tasted 02/24/03)
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1999
Brut Rosé
Varietal/Style: Brut
Rosé Sparkling Wine
Origin: Arroyo
Grande Valley, CA
Vintage: 1999
Winemaker: David
Hickey
Rating: 13.5/20
Retail Price: $24
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Tasting
Notes: A fine peach hue like shaved smoked salmon presents
this Rosé. Balanced, cherry aroma mousse. The bubbles
remain lively and take you to a long pleasantly clean finish.
(Date tasted 12/20/02)
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1997
Brut Rosé
Varietal/Style: Brut
Rosé Sparkling Wine
Origin: Arroyo
Grande Valley, CA
Vintage: 1997
Winemaker:
Louis
Mitjavile
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $28
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Tasting
Notes: Although a fine peach hue like shaved
smoked salmon implies a delicate Rosé, the almost deflated mousse may
be a better indication of things to come. Aromas are nutty and oaky,
perhaps a little musty, but lack any fruit drive. Despite the disappointing
mousse, the bubbles remain lively and very subtle fruit flavors hint
at cherry. The long finish is pleasantly clean, however it lacks the
typical red fruits of a Brut Rosé. All in all, it is an intriguing drink,
but a bit pricey. (Date tasted 01/28/01)
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1998
Estate Pinot Blanc
Varietal/Style: Estate Pinot Blanc
Origin: Arroyo Grande Valley
Vintage: 1997
Winemaker: Louis Mitjavile
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $16
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Tasting
Notes: This Central Californian
Pinot Blanc packs body full enough for an American Chardonnay-lover,
while retaining the distinct style of its own varietal. French
oak aging adds vanilla and toast while a lush blend of tropical
fruit flavors make it a provocative choice for a midsummer’s
day. (Date tasted: 03/03/200)
Profile:
In 1998, Barnwood Vineyards purchased what was formerly the
Central Coast's only premium Champagne house, Maison Deutz,
to create a unique marriage of French and American winemaking
traditions. When Laetitia estate in the Arroyo Grande Valley
appellation of San Luis Obispo County was originally planted
in 1982, 185 acres were chiefly devoted to the production
of sparkling wine - today 455 acres are planted with Chardonnay,
Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, the latter being their flagship
wine.
Address
453 Tower Grove Drive
City: Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: 888-809-VINE, 805-474-7651
Web site: www.laetitiawine.com
E-mail: info@laetitiawine.com
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