Folin Cellars with Henry’s Diner: Winemaker Dinner

Great meal by a Chef Joseph Zumpano of Henry's Diner accompanied by the wonderful wines of Folin Cellars.

There were many more wines available for tasting prior to dinner, I held back knowing what was to come.

• 2010 Argyle Vintage Brut

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Lovely creamy bubbles, tart apple, ripe pears, yeast, fresh cut grass and lemon zest.

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• 2011 Hayward (by Folin Cellars) Pinot Noir Utopia Vineyard

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge

  Rhubarb, forest floor, conifer tree bark and toasted caraway seed aromas. Fills the tongue with medium weight, ample complex dried and fresh fruits, mushrooms and a lengthy finish. Excellent balance and character.

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• 2011 Hayward (by Folin Cellars)

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon

  Beginning to soften and yield together, this BDX varietal blend is a fantastic sipper showing blue and black fruit notes accompanied by neutrality of oak and earth. Still needs time to fully integrate.

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• 2010 Folin Cellars Tempranillo

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Funky barnyard on the nose and palate, this is in a riling stage and needs time to come into adult hood. Hold at least 1-2 years

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• 2010 Folin Cellars Syrah

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Drinking beautifully, albeit taut, this Syrah has the stuffing to age for many years. Balance and structure are in check and I am excited for what is to come. Drink 2015+

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• 2012 Folin Cellars Viognier

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Pears, star fruit, lime zest, crushed river rock and a hint of saline. Finishes with clean & ever so soft liquid pears and citrus fruit notes.

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• 2011 Folin Cellars Grenache Folin Vineyards

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Baking spiced plums, dried currants, white pepper and wild game meat fat on the nose and palate. Subtle and seductive, this lighter style Grenache shows ample refinement on the supple finish.

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• 2009 Folin Cellars Syrah

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Chewy, gamey and smoky. This is showing harmony on the ripe fruit and earthy finish.

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• 2010 Folin Cellars Petite Sirah

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  This density packed Petite Sirah offers dark plums, berries, woody herbs and peppered beef. Finishes with plenty of length and silken notes. Will only improve given more time in the cellar.

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There were other wines cracked, but my palate fatigued beyond memory at this point.

• 2007 Folin Cellars Tempranillo Reserve

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Flaunting savory spiced-vanilla notes with black currants and rich preserved fruit. This Reserve Tempranillo is softer than velvet, coating the tongue in opulence. This would likely benefit from plenty of time for the oak to disperse, but is so luxuriously silky now, it is a pleasure to drink. This will be stunning in a few years.

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• 2008 Folin Cellars Petite Sirah

  USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

  Well rounded fruit and earth notes, this inky near-black wine is just as excellent as the last time. Swaggers a complex and meandering finish. I wish I had bought more when it was still available.
  Lovely special tasting treat at the end of a fantastic dinner-Thanks Rob!

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Wines paired perfectly with each course. ...So many wines, such amazing food made for a memorable night!