2016 11th ann. Alsace Fest Anderson Valley (1 of 3) - Riesling Rediscovered - Bold, Bright, & Dry
This discussion and panel tasting looks at the present state of dry Riesling on the west coast: where it is grown and made, what models and objectives vintners have in mind, and what parameters of grape growing and winemaking are essential when the goal is a delicious dry wine.
Speaker:
John Winthrop Haeger (author, Riesling Rediscovered: Bold, Bright, and Dry, among many other wine articles and books since 1986. He is also an historian, educator and educational administrator.)
Panelists:
Chris Williams – Brooks Winery, Oregon
Nicolas Quille – Pacific Rim, Washington
Graham Tatomer – Tatomer Wines, Central Coast, CA
Alex Crangle – Balo Vineyards, Anderson Valley, CA
The Wines:
2014 Brooks Sunset View Vineyard Riesling
2014 Brooks Fold Vineyard Riesling
2013 Balo Vineyards Wiley Vineyard Riesling
2014 Balo Vineyards Wiley Vineyard Riesling
2008 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
2014 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
2013 Tatomer Kick-on Ranch Riesling
2013 Tatomer Vandenberg Vineyard Riesling
ABOUT:
11th Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival
Educational Session, Saturday, February 20, 2016
avwines.com
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association hosted the International Alsace Varietals Festival in charming and remote Boonville, CA. This wine event is like no other in the country, and has become a popular showcase for aromatic whites from around the world and the foods that pair well with these wines. The 2016 festival featured a welcome dinner hosted by Husch Vineyards, an educational seminar on Riesling by author, John Winthrop Haeger; a cooking demonstration by chef and cookbook author Francois de Melogue; a grand tasting where guests tasted over 100 wines poured by 37 wine Producers from Anderson Valley to Virginia to New Zealand, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat; winemaker dinners at Apple Farm catered by Chef Karen, and Scharffenberger Cellars catered by Chef Rocco/Oui Cook; and winery open houses that included live music, vineyard tours, food and wine pairings, and more.
For event information and tickets visit avwines.com.
Video by Julia Brock for Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association, copyright 2016.
Handley 2006 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Milla Handley's latest 2006 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is an incredible achievement and skillfully reflects the vintage and region from which it was grown. Quite possibly the Handley Cellars wine that has received the most attention from the press and top industry periodicals, the 2006 Pinot Noir garnered such impressive reviews and accolades that it has since sold out at the winery and is now only available in limited quantities through Gold Medal Wine Club and various restaurants throughout California. The 2006 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir was awarded a Gold Medal and Best of Class at the California State Fair in addition to 7 Gold Medals at state wine competitions and 4 ½ out of 5 Stars from Restaurant Wines magazine. This Pinot is Highly Recommended by the California Grapevine and the recipient of Three 88 Point Scores from Connoisseurs' Guide, Wine & Spirits, and The Pinot Report. Wine & Spirits also named the 2006 Pinot Noir a Best Buy. With aromas of raspberry and black cherry with hints of clove, cinnamon, and rhubarb, this medium to full bodied wine is deliciously supple, with ripe cherry flavors, a soft texture, and a nice lingering finish. Aged 9 months in oak. 100% Pinot Noir. Enjoy now until 2012.
2013 - 8th annual Int'l Alsace Varietals Festival in Anderson Valley
An event that you should not miss ever! The 8th annual International Alsace Varietals Festival on a fantastic sunny and brisk day with people from all over the state. Wines from around the world and gastronomical delights from some of the finest chefs the Mendocino County and not to mention the super stars of the culinary world, Chef Joyce Goldstein and Chef John Ash. Here is just a taste of this years Alsace Festival.
For event information and tickets, visit Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association at avwines.com.
Video by Nat Montoya for AVWA.
Recorded Saturday, February 9, 2013.