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1998
Pinot Noir, Califa
Varietal/Style: Pinot Noir
Origin: Edna Valley, CA
Vintage: 1998
Winemaker:
Steven Ross Dooley
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $42
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Tasting
Notes: The inaugural release of
this vineyard designate Pinot, Califa offers a spicy nose
of cedar, mint and a bit of cherry candy. Its medium body
leads the way to a somewhat burnt, but lengthy finish. A well-balanced
wine, this Pinot lacks panache. There's no excitement or drive,
just good fruit and textbook winemaking. While these elements
garner respect, we're waiting for a "wow." (Date tasted 01/28/01)
We
retasted the wine several years after the original tasting
and appreciated it even more, another proof that time improves
good wine. (Date tasted 12/03/05)
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Profile:
A relative newcomer on the California wine scene, Domaine Alfred
grew from a passion for the Burgundian varietals, Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir. Founded by Terry Speizer, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur
with a dream, the winery hopes to carry on the tradition of Chamisal,
vineyard property he purchased after the site had been allowed to
go into a dormant state. In collaboration with viticulturalist Jim
Efird and enologist Steven Ross Dooley, who has earned an impressive
reputation working with Edna Valley Winery, Morro Bay Wines and Eschelon,
Speizer looks to create the sort of wine company to help earn growing
respect and recognition for excellence in the Central Coast.
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Address:
7525 Orcutt Rd.
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: 805-541-9463
Web site: www.domainealfred.com
E-mail: sales@domainealfred.com
(Updated:
12/06/05)
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