Monthly Archives: January 2011

Santa Lucia High

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Adam Huss

“Now, normal is a lifetime.” So said Steve McIntyre, of McIntyre Vineyards. We were discussing the variability of recent vintages in California, but the twinkle in his eye suggested he meant something more. Santa Lucia Highlands hasn’t even had a … Continue reading →

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Pinot Days 2011 Pinot Noir Tasting Extravaganza

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Adam Huss

So many Pinot Noirs, so little time… and so little palate stamina. That was, again, my lasting impression from Pinot Days 2011. A Santa Monica Airport hangar filled with 300+ Pinot Noirs… but whose counting, especially if you’re tasting? Let … Continue reading →

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The Pinot Calm before The Pinot Storm

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Adam Huss

In 2 hours I will cross the threshold into an airport hangar filled with Pinot Noir. Like at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark where the rows of look-alike crates seem infinite, you have to laugh because of course you could never sort through all of these to find what you’re looking for.

It’s overwhelming. 90 producers pouring over 300 different bottlings of a single sublime variety: Pinot Noir. How would palate even know, after the 30th taste, if you had stumbled upon the best Pinot Noir in the world? (not that i believe there is such a thing, but you know what i mean.)

Fort Ross Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir & Pinotage
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Pinot Days Has Begun

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Adam Huss

Pinot Days is fast becoming my favorite holiday of the year without being a holiday. But it should be. At least it feels like one here in Hollywood, where the January nighttime temps are in the 60′s now and the … Continue reading →

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Pinot Days Discount

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Adam Huss

Pinot Now is Offering You a Special Discount on Tickets to All the Festivities at Pinot Days 2011! Continue reading →

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Domaine LA

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Adam Huss

Just got back from visiting one of LA’s coolest wine shops, with a great name, that also happens to have a well-chosen selection of Frech & US Pinot Noirs: Domaine LA. Continue reading →

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