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Blog ArchivesThe upcoming Winter 2010 release features two stellar single vineyard wines, 2008 Lorenzo Chardonnay and 2008 Saltonstall Pinot Noir. Lorenzo Vineyards has been our marquee chardonnay vineyard for well over a decade. This beautiful crisp Russian River wine is the closet chardonnay we produce to a true White Burgundy. The 2008 Lorenzo is paired with a lovely Sea Scallop dish. Saltonstall is the newest addition to our portfolio. It is a Sonoma Coast vineyard that sits about 9 miles from the coast. That is about as close as a vineyard can get and still expect to ripen fruit. This leads to an extremely complex Pinot Noir, with bright fruit and nice acidity. Unfortunately, Saltonstall is an extremely small production wine (112 cases), so if you want more, I would get your orders in now. Saltonstall is paired with Whole Roasted Quail and Sweet Potatoes Anna.
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Check out what Mike Madigan had to say about the 2007 Overlook on his log. “Finally, a Truly Spellbinding Chardonnay” Easy-going but unabashedly multifarious figure before this penman’s palate. Pronounced notes with impressive sequence, coherence. Delightful presence and mouthfeel that transcends to all levels of the sip. The variety in appellation, her three homes, the quiddity of this bottle’s voracity. Tall and thick harmonies of caramel, green apple and almond, bestow a character of an easy nature. She doesn’t force anything, she understands the moment, the reality of enjoyment at an insouciant pace. “Sip as and when you wish,” she says. Further into my sips, she reveals her smoky and foggy approach, the creamy nature of her dialogue would seduce even the most particular of glass tilters. A true treat, a charming Chardonnay, one I save for the the dusk succeeding a hot Sonoma Valley Summer. A character with a … Read more »
With a little more experience and some good feedback, we recently completed Episode #2 of Cooking with Carol. For those who missed Episode #1, Cooking with Carol is a new program that pairs Chef Carol Mason’s signature dishes with wines from our Heritage Wine Society releases. Since this is our Summer release, Carol designed a light menu that focuses on fresh produce. The menu requires little cooking, but it is big on flavor. The watermelon salad sparkles in your mouth. The Grilled Tri Trip masterfully combines it’s smokey character with the bright flavors of the Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Relish. Paired with the Watermelon Salad is the 2008 Rodger’s Creek Chardonnay. Rodger’s Creek is a new single vineyard bottling for us. The wine shows a beautiful golden yellow color with distinctive honey and pear fruit expression. The Tri-Tip is paired with the 2008 Steel Plow Syrah. This syrah has … Read more »
At Landmark, we put way 10 cases of each wine for our library. Until recently, these wine were used for private events, special tastings and our own enjoyment. This year we decided to share our treasures with the world. Each month we will select one wine as the feature library wine of the month. During the month that particular wine will be offered at a discounted rate and will be reviewed by our winemakers. Our first selection is the 2001 Lorenzo Chardonnay. When we first released this wine, we thought it would age 5-6 years. However, nine years later it continues to shine. Check out our Winemaker, Eric Stern and … Read more » |
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