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Doug, our super salesguy, made a trip up to the city (the “city” to us in Northern California is San Francisco) to make a delivery of Cima Collina Pinot to The Wine House, to introduce our wine to the wine buyers in the area and, most importantly, to investigate the vibrant wine bar scene (check out San Francisco magazine for an in-depth report of this incredible revolution in the social winedrinking scene). All he could say when he got back was “Wow“! Each of the these places has it’s own character, theme, emphasis, and most importantly they are serving great food to go along with these wines, and one can often find unique, “boutique” wines that one may not be able to try otherwise. You are highly encouraged to check the wine bar scene out the next time in SF.
Hold on to me britches—Wine Reviews out yonder!
OK. OK. We winemakers like to say that wine reviews just don’t matter. But, when all is said and done, and a wine critic is willing to put their reputation and words behind one’s wine, I have to admit it feels darn good. Shiver me timbers!
Check out the latest edition of Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine for a lovely, highly descriptive, “one puff” review of our 2004 Monterey County Pinot Noir (and other fine Monterey wines, as well!):
90 Cima Collina Pinot Noir Monterey County 2004
In what is a most auspicious debut, Cima Collina has come up with an exceptionally well-made Pinot Noir that hits the mark in terms of definition and depth. Its youthful aromas slowly unfold to show layers of ripe cherries, coffee and very sweet oak, and its like-minded flavors bring together elements of generous fruit and complementary oak spice. It is fairly full on the palate and already shows a bit of velvety smoothness, but it closes with a nice bit of balancing grip that augers quite well for a few years of further development.
Here is a review by Steve Pitcher in Wine News:
89 Cima Collina, 2004 Pinot Noir Monterey County Forward, bright, clean red cherry-cranberry-pomegranate fruit laced with a touch of black cherry define the aromas, which carry over to the palate of this well-crafted, fruity Pinot that’s round and plush, tending toward viscous and quite easy to drink. More delicate and elegant than powerful, but with refreshing acidity and a cleansing aftertaste that enables the wine to pair well with a variety of dishes, especially grilled salmon.
Ooh La La!
Upcoming Events
The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association is sponsoring it’s annual Winemaker’s Celebration in the Customs House Plaza in old Monterey on August 12. This is always a fun event in a unique setting, and we will be there pouring Cima Collina.
We will pour Cima Collina at the Family Winemaker’s of California event in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center on August 20 & 21 (the 21st is a trade-only tasting day).