From what I’ve gathered, 2005 was a difficult vintage chez Overnoy. That being said, this was exactly as you might expect - wondrous and complex. Waxen but austere, mineral and slight twang but everything integrated and sewn up. No need to drink now but it is wide open, considering. I’ve also been intrigued to learn about the chemistry of wines like this, and so I ran this on the Foss at the winery:
TA: 7.42g/L
VA: .69g/L
Abv: 12.12%
pH: 3.24
RS: 0g/L
Malic: 0g/L
Lactic: 3.8g/L
— 7 years ago
Super clean — 8 years ago
Excellent Russian River Foss Vineyards . — 5 years ago
Drank 4/29/29. Decent pairing with veggie frittata courtesy of Wine Spectator, but actually preferred the pairing with the whipped ricotta spread I served on the side.
Nose of strawberry, and cranberry. Nicely balanced red fruit with under ripe strawberry, cherry, mineral, medium effervescence, and just a hint of sweetness on the palate. Medium finish. A nice sparkling rose, providing a lower cost alternative to many French sparklers. A crowd pleaser.
3/22/7/4/3 +50=89 pts. — 6 years ago
Груша! Варенье. Мед. Кислотность низкая. Легко пьется. — 8 years ago
Pretty good for a Napa cab. Reminds me of the Foss Valley from Artesa. Nice spicy aroma, bold, tannins — 5 years ago
My husband and I both liked this one. Not too sweet. — 7 years ago
Barrel aged for 15 months (60% new and 40% 1 year old), sourced from four sites along Eastside Road: Foss, Calegari, Hunt Ryd, and Lone Oak Vineyards. Dark Ruby with black fruits and sweet spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry and ripe plum flavors with cinnamon spice and alluring soft tannins, still wrapped with nice structure. The finish lingers with a complex ending of cacao and earthy mineral tones. Nice! Tasting Sample! — 9 years ago
Samuel Wong
Della Vite Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is a good prosecco that has a fruity notes of pears, apple and grapes
Perfect to serve on its own or for aperitif. — 2 years ago