Princely Wines at Pauper Prices
Getting More than You Pay For
By: David Jones
California has been witnessing the effects of
an unprecedented hyper-planting of vineyards in the 1990’s.
Parallel production increases are occurring globally. Consequently,
our own abundant juice is being challenged by market-seeking product
from as far away as the South of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa,
Argentina, Chile and Australia.
Working this glut of raw material is an increasingly large and
highly educated pool of viticulturalists and enologists.
Under-priced juice vinted by talented professionals has led to some
surprisingly good wine being sold below intrinsic value....
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I met Laurence at the Fillmore Jazz Festival. He has a
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La Crema Philosophy/ Winemaker Bio
La Crema was founded in 1979 and quickly established
itself as a pioneer for intensely flavored Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from
the cool Sonoma Coast. Continuing this tradition, La Crema pursues the
ultimate expression of the Russian River Valley, Carneros and Anderson
Valley by handcrafting wines of distinct flavor which achieve elegance and
balance.
Our winemaker Melissa Stackhouse joined La Crema in 2001 and brings with her
a passion for Burgundian style Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Melissa earned a
degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California at
Davis. Having worked at several esteemed wineries in Sonoma County and
Australia, Melissa developed her interest and expertise in Pinot Noir. At La
Crema, Melissa and her winemaking team strive to express pure flavors of the
Sonoma Coast.
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 Wine Works reviews several thousand wines a year in search of value,
regardless of price. The first time we encountered the wines of Fire
Station Red (Carignan, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Zinfandel) we were enthused to
find such content and polish in the $15 to $20 price range. Firefighter and proprietor of Sonoma Coast Vineyards
John Drady and veteran winemaker Anthony Austin have joined forces to
produce the Fire Station Red line of wines as a salute to volunteer
firefighting. Some of the sale proceeds benefit the training program for
the Gold Ridge Fire District serving the windblown, rolling hills west of
Sebastopol.
Fire Station Red 2003 Shiraz displays generous, almost
jammy aromas and flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, cherry and plum
with subtle black pepper backnotes. Anthony has blended in 12% Petite Sirah
and 7% Alicante Bouchet, contributing color, complexity, depth and structure
to the composition. Fire Station Red 2003 Shiraz is clearly styled to
compliment hearty firefighter cuisine and retails at a red hot $14.99.
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Passover Wines
Kosher Needn’t Mean Sweet and Simple
By: David Jones
Kosher wine has
played a ceremonial role in Jewish culture for centuries, whether at the
Friday night Sabbath service or on holidays such as Passover.
With Passover nearly upon us (April 23 to May 1), this would seem a
perfect opportunity to report on the improved quality of kosher wines
available in our marketplace.
Passover is an eight-day observance
commemorating the freedom and exodus of enslaved Hebrews (Israelites) from
Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Ramsey
II. The oldest and most important festival in Judaism,
Passover has evolved into a time of family gatherings and lavish meals
called Seders at which stories of Moses and the Exodus are
relived through the reading of the Haggadah.
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