Current Release:
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006
Release Window: CLOSED
Upcoming release:
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2007
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2007
**COMING Spring 2009**
Upon release, first crack at the wines is given to those on the mailing list.
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2006: 90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: 89 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: Top 100 Wines of 2008, San Francisco Chronicle
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Wine Spectator
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 93 points, Wine News Magazine
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Anthony Dias Blue for The Tasting Panel Magazine
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2005: 91 points, Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2005: Gold Medal – 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2005: Top 15 Carneros Chardonnays – San Francisco Chronicle
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir: “The generous red fruit offers a texture as round as a Gevrey, the deep color and spiciness foretelling strong development to come” 91 pts Wine & Spirits.
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2004: Gold Medal – 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2002: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Obsidian Ridge: “These are the best high-impact wines I’ve tasted for this price in quite some time.” – Daniel Dawson, Back Room Wines, Napa, CA
"Primo's Hill" Pinot Noir
249 cases produced
14.2 % alcohol
6.0 pH
5.2 g/L titratable acidity
Philosophy
Our winemaking approach is informed by Burgundian tradition but tailored to the unique fruit of our vineyard and to the Carneros climate. Farming and winemaking in California have evolved to accommodate the generous growing conditions in which we thrive. Where Californian winemaking previously emulated the techniques that suited the cooler climate of Burgundy, we have recently redefined tradition. Both in the vineyard and cellar, our approach acknowledges and embraces the differences between Old and New World.
Wine
Brambly blackberry and cherry are deeply embedded in the wine's aroma but go un-noticed at first due to the dramatic overlay of campfire, leather, oils, waxes and sandalwood. This is a dark-toned wine, decidedly masculine for the absence of floral fragrance. The texture defies the expectations of the nose, and although the wine has weight, there is a rose-petal nap to the feel of the tannins. It is fine-grained, lush and wholly seductive.
Vintage
This year provided curious challenges in the vineyard with early warmth encouraging tremendous fruitfulness and late-season coolness prolonging ripening. First, the warmth allowed nearly every flower to become a grape. This in itself was thrilling to see, as the clusters were compact and tight with gorgeous small berries. As the season continued and cool fog rolled in day after day, these dense clusters developed color slowly because the sunlight could only touch a relatively smaller area of the grape skins due to the tight nestling. Ultimately we harvested on our own terms and are pleased to observe the vintage is reflected in the wine's character more so than other years.
Michael Blaise Terrien, Winemaker
