October 2023 Trip to Sonoma
Sonoma
Tasted Thursday, October 26, 2023 - Friday, October 27, 2023 by EFrohmader with 43 views
Introduction
Yearly(ish) trip to Sonoma. Return visits to St. Francis and Calluna, but our first visits to LIOCO and Obsidian. David & Tina joined us for the trip.
Flight 1 - St. Francis Wine and Food Pairing (5 Notes)
Our fourth visit to St. Francis. The wine & food pairing was excellent, as always.
Flight 2 - Calluna Vineyards Private Tasting (5 Notes)
Our second visit to Calluna. Out on the porch since the weather was nice. Enjoyed the views.
Flight 3 - LIOCO Wine by the Glass
Went to LIOCO to wait out bad traffic. Couldn't do a tasting so we did some wine by the glass. 2021 Tidal Break Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021 Saveria Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2022 Rose of Carignan, and Ojo de Perez (liked this one more of the Roses). Didn't take notes, but liked the wines and it is a convenient location. Would be interested in coming for an actual tasting on a future trip.
Flight 4 - Obsidian Wine Company Semi-private Tasting (8 Notes)
Our first visit to Obsidian. Generous on the wines they poured for us. Not sure if it's the different barrels or where the grapes are grown but I really like their wines.
2021 St. Francis Chardonnay Wild Oak 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
(10/26/2023)
Golden apple, pear, tangerine, butter. Medium-plus body. Paired with roasted heirloom tomato soup with focaccia croutons, lemon-crème fraiche, sage & pumpkin seed pesto.
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2021 St. Francis Pinot Noir Artisan Collection Sonoma Coast 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(10/26/2023)
Cherry, cola, tea. Paired with gold bar squash & midnight moon cannelloni with tomato-truffle fondue, parmesan, and basil.
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2018 St. Francis Zinfandel Banti Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
(10/26/2023)
Black raspberry, boysenberry, black pepper. Medium-plus body. Fragrant (smells a bit like a port). Paired with brown sugar & verjus glazed king salmon with smoked polenta, matsutakes, broccolini, and un-mami broth.
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2019 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Artisan Collection Rockpile 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Rockpile
(10/26/2023)
Blackberry, plum, cassis, black pepper. Medium-full body & velvety tannins. Medium-long finish. Paired with pan-seared bistro steak & zinfandel demi with butter-poached fingerlings, maitakes, spinach, peperonata, & smokey bacon.
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2018 St. Francis Port 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
(10/26/2023)
Boysenberry, blackberry. Syrupy. Crystal liked it. Paired with port poached pear pavlova with goat cheese mousse, ginger snap tuile, port & vanilla glace.
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