Peju Province-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2006-$32.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.   A smooth full bodied Syrah, with blueberry, raspberry,  mineral and spice finish, good stuff.      Beautiful property and grounds, nice tasting room.                  NR                      CR-91                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.             

Pure Love Wines-Layer Cake-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2009-$15.99-A nose of spicy fruits,  dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Shiraz, with currants, plum,  chocolate and spice, easy drinking.                    WS-89                     WE-91                        CR-88                        Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-$45.00-A nose of berry fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A smooth, full bodied Zin blend, with back cherry, raspberries, licorice and earthy qualities that make each sip have layers of flavors, long finish, an outstanding wine.   I can say I have ever had a bad bottle of wine from this producer.                 RP-93              WS-94              CR-93                Good with meats, ribs, chicken.

Tensley Wine-Syrah-Colson Canyon Vineyard-Santa Barbara County-California-2007-$35.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied single vineyard Syrah,  with blackberry, cassis, black currants and earthy spice.  Was very good just expected more with the ratings hype.                      RP-95              WS-94                CR-91                    Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

Elyse Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Morisoli Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2005-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied Cab with cassis, plum, blackberry, with a spice finish, good not great.                      WS-87                WE-92                CR-90                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

181 Wine Cellars-Merlot-Lodi-California-2008-$13.00-A nose of spice and fruit, dark amber in color.  A medium bodied Merlot, with black cherry, vanilla and a spicy finish.  Nothing special but was enjoyable.                         NR                      CR-87                       Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

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Olson Ogden Wines Pinot Noir Sale

We are having a Pinot Noir sale now through May 12th or until supplies run out. We are offering our 2009 vintage vineyard designate Pinot Noirs at 35% off and the handful of cases left of our only Pinot Noir from the 2008 vintage at 50% off. All three wines are drinking spectacularly well right now but don’t take our word for it. Read what the Prince of Pinot and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar had to say about these wines.

You can also taste and purchase our 2009 vintage vineyard designate Pinot Noir’s at the upcoming annual Vinify Open House on May 6th in Santa Rosa. (We will be pouring a few of our Syrahs there too!) Wines being poured at the Open House can be purchased for the same price as being offered online. Tickets for the Open House can be purchased here. We hope to see you on May 6th!

2009 Olson Ogden Manchester Ridge Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.57, 148 cases. This vineyard is located in the Mendocino Ridge AVA 2000 feet above the Anderson Valley. Clones 114, 115 and 777. Aged 17 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy aroma s of red cherries and berries with a hint of balsam and herb garden. Flavors of luscious pie cherries accented by notes of exotic tea, cola, cassis sandalwood and spice. Layers of interest with seductively soft tannins and incredible length on the exit. An interesting contrast to the Alder Springs bottling with this wine being less structured, but more fruity and flirty. Take your pick.

2009 Olson Ogden Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.53, 143 cases. This vineyard, farmed by Stu Bewley, is located an hour north of Ukiah, sitting on a mountain slope between 1700 and 2700 feet elevation. It is sustainably farmed with low yields ranging from 1.5 to 2 tons per acre. Clones are Wädenswil, 115, 459 and 777. Aged 17 months in 65% new French oak barrels. · Aromas of ripe, herb-dusted berries with particular notes of bay leaf. Discreetly concentrated core of perfectly ripened black cherries and dark red berries with an earthbound tone. A hint of wood spice adds interest. Firm, very slightly astringent tannic backbone. Memorable finish that you hate to end. Very good (+).

2008 Olson Ogden Wines Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge Vineyard Mendocino

Deep, vivid red. Cherry-vanilla and raspberry on the nose, with smoky herbal and floral qualities adding complexity. Juicy, penetrating and gently sweet on entry, then firmer in the middle, offering bitter cherry and dried red berry flavors and a hint of cracked pepper. The sappy finish features solid grip, very good persistence and linge ring florality. This should be even better with a couple more years in the cellar. 90 pts.

Take 35% off our 2009 vintage vineyard designate Pinot Noirs and 50% off of our remaining inventory of our only 2008 vintage Pinot Noir until 5/12/12 or until we run out of inventory whichever comes sooner. As always, order 6 bottles or more and ground shipping to all states except HI and AK is included in the price. No additional discounts applicable with this offer.

2008 Olson Ogden Wines Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Retail Price: $49.00 Sale Price: $24.50
This lively Pinot Noir shows red bing cherry and wild boysenberry fruits with hints of spice and a touch of forest floor reminiscent of neighboring Andersen Valley A medium bodied wine cherry red in color it is nicely balanced showing rich complexity and a wonderful finish that stays for an eternity This wine has the structure for aging and patient cellaring over the next three to seven years will be rewarded 112 cases produced

2009 Olson Ogden Wines Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Retail Price: $55.00 Sale Price: $35.75
More new world than old world in style this is a California pinot lovers delight from a very special vineyard in Mendocino. Fruit forward in character with notes of red cherry and raspberry with a touch of spice and earth to compliment. The wine is medium bodied on the palate with a velvety texture ready to enjoy upon release. But the components are there to cellar this wine to enjoy seven to 10 years from release. 148 cases produced.

2009 Olson Ogden Wines Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir
Retail Price: $65.00 Sale Price: $42.25
This is not your typical fruit forward California Pinot Noir. It is reminiscent of a more Burgundian style of wine rarely found in California. Deep in color the wine exhibits a deft balance with plenty of structure and complexity to age and evolve over the next 10 to 15 years. There are harmonious notes of black cherry plum and earthy mocha that come singing through. The wine is full on the palate with ripe tannins and a long lingering finish. 143 cases produced.

Warm Regards

Tim Olson and John Ogden

Olson Ogden Wines

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Chateau Teyssier-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Saint-Emilion Grand Cru-France-2006-$18.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark ruby in color. A full bodied red that got better as I drank it over three days, needs time to open at first. Blackberry, licorice, earth, dry with good acidity.                      RP-90                 WS-85                WE-88                 CR-87                    Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Starry Night Winery-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2007-$9.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color.   A medium bodied Zin, with blackberries, cherries, some pepper and spice, decent for $10 bucks, nice label.                       WE-84                  CR-85                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Altamura Vineyards & Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-1996-$42.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark brick garnet in color.   A full bodied aged Cab, with blackberry, black currants, some cherry, tobacco, not as bold as bottle I tried last year, but still good.                WS-88              CR-90               Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Oriel Wines-Sygnet-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Limited Series-Australia-2004-$29.98-A nose of some funk and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied Shiraz, not much fruit, mulberry, spice, past it’s prime, heat was still there.  Very disappointing for a wine John Duval made, not up to the high ratings.                   WS-91                  WE-93                 CR-84                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Peter Franus Wine Company-Zinfandel-Brandlin Vineyard-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2008-$32.99-A nose of intense currants and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied and robust Zin, with blackberries, black currants, jammy with a spicy finish, layers of favor.  I am not sure what WS and WE were trying but this was a delicious Zin.                   WS-82               WE-86               CR-92               Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

La Crema-Chardonnay-Sonoma Coast-California-2009-$16.79-A nose of bright citrus and spice, golden yellow in color.    A full bodied Chard, with pineapple, orange, honeyed lemon, with a creamy and nice acidic finish.      Consistent each year, great QPR.                           WE-93               CR-90                Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

Juslyn Vineyard-Perry’s Blend-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Napa Valley-California-2002-$39.98-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied red blend, with blueberries, black currants, with earthy spice finish, not as good as I thought it would be.  Drank at a Jet’s game tailgate so did not decant and maybe that affected rating.                RP-93              WE-91                 CR-90                  Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Jim Barry Wines-Shiraz-The Lodge Hill-Clare Valley-Australia-2008-$13.22-A nose of minty dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Shiraz, with raspberry,  blackberry, minerals and pepper, heat was under control.                     RP-90               WS-89               CR-88                   Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Eric Kent Wine Cellars-Pinot Noir-Stiling Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2007-$41.25-A nose of cherries and spice, pretty medium amber in color.  A medium to full bodied and delicious Pinot, with dusty currants, cherries,  Dr. Pepper and tea, with a long finish.   Great artistic label.                   WS-89               CR-92                  Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.      

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection-Claret-Cabernet Sauvignon-Black Label-1910 Type-California-2009-$14.09-A nose of some funk and fruit, dark purple in color.  A disjointed Cab, with blackberry, cherry and earth, rough finish, disappointing.                         WE-87                 CR-82                      Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars-Artemis-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2008-$41.99-A nose of rich dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied Bab, with black and blue berries, licorice, with a herbal spice finish,  very good, not sure what WS was drinking, but not as great as WE rating.                    RP-89                 WS-82                WE-95                CR-90                 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Bodega Monteviejo-Malbec-Valle de Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2004-$29.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color.  A full bodied Malbec, with blue berry, black cherry, plum, coffee and spiced meat, good length.                     WS-87                WE-93                CR-90                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.