Best Chardonnay, in my opinion, at Wines of Australia tasting. All day long with this one. Very Chablis-like. — 9 years ago
Chef Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Sonoma annual weekend event:
Ultimate pinot smackdown Sat afternoon.
4 master somms present 4 of their fav pinots and try to sell you on their choice.
Wines: Bruliam, Pig Named Stella, Resonance, Kosta Browne, Blue Farm, Lucia, Tendril, Dakel, Arista, Foxen, Antica Terra, Dalrymple, La Rochelle, Melville, Gramercy, Copain..16 tastings about 2 bottles of wine per person...ooooccchhh!
Winner:
Lucia vineyard - 2021 Soberanes vineyard
Runner up:
Blue Farm wines - 2019 Anne Katherine vin. — 2 years ago
Petro, green apple, peach, wet stone, orange and lemon. R/S. M acid and body. Fresh. Great texture on the palate. Long finish. — 8 years ago
A spiced bowlful of cherries and red currants. Warm, soft, just enough vanilla to ensure a velvety finish. Yum. — 9 years ago
Beautifully. Elegant — 6 years ago
Fresh, shroomy, blue floral bouquet, med+ acid — 7 years ago
Brilliant Tassie Pinot — 9 years ago
Tom Garland
Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Sonoma annual weekend event:
5 course dinner Sat night with a course from each chef.
Wines:
2021 blue farm laceroni
2022 blue farm king ridge
2021 Dalrymple pipers river
2019 Dalrymple cottage block
2019 furthermore Starbridge
2018 furthermore Nevins
2020 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2013 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2015 Rochioli three corners
2014 Rochioloi west block
Menu:
Pork rillette
Crispy pork belly
Tandoori shrimp moilee and cured pork grits
Pork and dumplings with pork neck ragu
Heritage pork loin
Chefs: Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, Elizabeth Falkner, Bryan Voltaggio, Louis Tikaram. — 2 years ago