2010 Girasole Pinot Noir, Mendocino
Transparent light ruby color. Moderate aromas of clove and white pepper accent strawberry and red cherry fruit. The sweet cherry fruit picks up a dusty edge in the mouth. Light and elegant, this easy-quaffing red works equally well as an aperitif or… Read more
2010 Girasole Chardonnay, Mendocino
Clear straw color. Scents of lime, crisp apple and green tropical fruit waft from the glass. In the mouth, the sweet-tart fruit rounds out with shadings of vanilla and baking spices. Clean and pleasant, with a finish that lingers, this is a white… Read more
2010 Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County
In the wine country of California, Zinfandels grown in the Dry Creek Valley, Amador County, Russian River Valley and Paso Robles may get all the press, but the pepper-laced, briary berry profile found in the hills around Mendocino County can be just… Read more
2009 Girasole Vineyards ‘Hybrid Red,’ Mendocino
This is not a hybrid, in the true sense of the word; it is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah that is deep purple in hue. There is a minty/peppery high note with the dark flower perfume and dark berry and plum fruit. It is fruit-forward… Read more
2009 Girasole Vineyards Pinot Noir, Mendocino
Translucent neon cherry color. In the nose, ample sweet strawberry puree and cherry aromas. The cherry fruit is more assertive in the mouth, with a bit of dusty grip at the finish. The wine is straightforward and fruity — an easy quaffer to sip on… Read more
2007 Artezin Petite Sirah, Mendocino County
Many wineries include a dollop of Petite Sirah in their Zinfandel bottlings. Artezin includes a bit of Zin and a splash of Charbono in its varietal Petite Sirah, a wine that offers a basketful of dark berries in the mouth. It’s a rich, dark and… Read more
2009 Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Ever wonder why Zinfandel typically is higher in alcohol than most other varietal wines? Randle Johnson, the winemaker for Artezin, says it’s not always the vintner’s choice. “With Zin, you can have green, pink, red and black berries all in… Read more
2009 Paul Dolan Chardonnay, Mendocino
Golden straw color. The nose is crisp and fresh, offering up bright green apple and sharp citrus. It surprises on the palate, showing ripe spiced apple, vanilla and butter, all with a creamy texture. The creamy finish lingers for 25 seconds. An… Read more
