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Winery of the Week: Winery SF - San Francisco

One tends to associate the term wine county with wide-open spaces and rural surroundings. But it seems, that notion may need to be changed because Winery SF is turning San Francisco's Treasure Island into a wine hot-spot. Sourcing fruit from California's Northern Cost, they are producing some top-notch stuff, making it well worth a visit to what might be considered "SF wine country."

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Winery SF 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Fragrances of black cherries, plums, and blackberries are accented by traces of licorice and baking spice on the nose. Flavors of blackberry, cherry, and cassis meld with nuances of vanilla, spice, and anise on the palate. Nicely structured with rich fruit, it's a very good Cab for its price range. 800 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2012 Zinfandel
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: North Coast, Ca

Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Notes of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries mingle with traces of spice and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of strawberry, plum, and bramble fruit that open up into suggestions of pepper and sweet spice. A bright Zin with smooth tannins, it's easy going enough to sip on its own or it could pair nicely with a turkey burger. 500 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2013 Pinot Noir
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: North Coast, Ca

Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Aromas of plums, raspberries, and cherries interweave with nuances of baking spice on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum that flow into hints of cola, sweet spice, and minerals. A dark, supple Pinot with a friendly acidity, match a bottle with pork tenderloin. 1,700 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Winery SF 2010 "People's Blend"
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel, Syrah, Mourvèdre (with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, & Malbec)
Region: North Coast, Ca

Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Blackberry, cherry, and plum aromas greet the senses. The palate offers flavors of black cherries, plums, and blackberries that come together with hints of cedar and clove. A lush blend that's very approachable, it's sure to be a hit with a crowd. 1,000 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: North Coast, Ca

Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
A bouquet of citrus fruit, honeydew, and herbaceous notes greets the senses. With a sip, flavors of melon, lime, and gooseberry emerge on the palate, along with mineral and floral hints . Bright with a slightly round mouth-feel, enjoy a bottle with your favorite white fish.
Rating: 88

Winery SF 2013 Chardonnay
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: North Coast, Ca

Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Aromatics of peach and pear combine with traces of buttery oak and fresh bread on the nose. Flavors of peach, pear, and golden apple unfold into suggestions of minerals and buttered toast on the palate. A mouth-filling Chardonnay with a balanced acidity, pair a bottle with a creamy lobster bisque. 500 cases were made.
Rating: 89

Note: Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their peak quality but will do so over the next few years

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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