The Natural Wine Movement is a loosely, informally connected group of like-minded ideologues who believe that winemaking from the bottom up must be as natural as possible. There is no precise definition of what a natural wine is or is not, but if you read enough books and articles on the subject you will get the gist of it. The definition of natural wine is a key point in the whole debate so bear with us and we will come to it shortly. Our problem is not so much with natural wines, but more with the dogma behind the movement and the attack on wines the naturalists don’t see as conforming to their movement.
2007 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir (Central California Coast)
This wine goes for a more Burgundian style with its earthiness and leaner profile. A nice change within a region that seems to want to push fruit and power to the max. It definitely seems age-worthy too.
Very Good
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2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Cold Creek Vineyard (Columbia Valley, WA)
The 2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot from the Cold Creek Vineyard is a very dark wine with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and baking spices. After some time a hint of vanilla pokes through. There is a boatload of fruit (think blackberry and boysenberry) but it is balanced by enough structure to keep everything in bounds. Very Cabernet like. Delicious.
Excellent
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Antler dust, a calf stomach & saleratas: Appreciating the unique Herbfarm dining experience
It’s not uncommon to have an outstanding multi-course meal at a restaurant. It’s not remarkable to have that meal paired with excellent wine. But it is unusual to find owners so committed to their locavore philosophy that they experiment with antler dust! It is this dedication and passion that makes the Herbfarm Restaurant a truly unique and exceptional dining experience.
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The very short history of Lauren Ashton Cellars is as unique as the wines they make. It is a story of what happens when a scientist pours all of his studies and knowledge into his heart and bottles the reaction.
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