Late Harvest — Published Here — Christy Canterbury MW

The Oldest Vines in the Russian River Valley: Olivet Lane Vineyard

Operating under Winery License No. 4 since the repeal of Prohibition, the Pellegrini family of Sonoma has Pinot Noir vines that are about to mark their 50th birthday. The oldest in the Russian River Valley, the Olivet Lane Vineyard's vines show up as single vineyard designates on many prestigious producers' labels: Williams Selyem, Merry Edwards, MacRostie and Gary Farrell among them. In contrast to the star-struck prices of some of those cuvées, the Pellegrini family's wines offer better value at the high-end.

Wine Reviews, USA, California, Chardonnay, Pinot NoirChristy Canterbury MWJuly 10, 2021Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Olivet Lane Vineyard, Pellegrini Family, Pellegrini Wine, Unoaked Chardonnay, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Nouveau of Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Nouveau, Late Harvest, White Port StyleComment

An Overview of Crown Range Cellar from New Zealand

Grant P Taylor 2015 Pinot Noir Central Otago: This is brilliant Kiwi Pinot Noir. Stuffed with ripe boysenberries and tart cranberries, it runs through the full range of red and black fruits from the time you crack the capsule until you pour the last dribble.

Wine Reviews, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon BlancChristy Canterbury MWJanuary 5, 2017Central Otago, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, Late Harvest, Malbec, Merlot, Nelson, New Zealand, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, WaiparaComment