
Winery
of the Week: The Winery SF - San Francisco

Urban
wineries are a growing trend, and The Winery SF is helping to
turn San Francisco's Treasure Island into a fabulous spot for
tasting top-notch wines. Thanks to some great sources of fruit
from California's Northern Coast and their talented winemaker,
Bryan Kane, one can find a great craft wine without leaving
the city.

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Winery
SF 2013 "People's Blend" Rouge
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Syrah
& Cabernet
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A mix of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry aromas meld
with suggestions of cinnamon and toasty oak on the nose.
Notes of raspberries, blackberries, and black cherries
emerge on the palate, flowing into nuances of brown spice
and cedar. With plush tannins and ripe fruit, open this
bottle when you serve your favorite BBQ. 1,000 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Winery
SF 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon jump up from
a glass, along with hints of herbs and citrus zest. On
the palate, lively citrus and stone fruits play together,
accented by whispers of herbs and orange peal. A fresh
acidity and vivid flavors make this a good wine to enjoy
with scallops in a creamy sauce. 800 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Winery
SF 2015 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, and
toasty brown spice greets the senses. A sip reveals flavors
of raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry that meld with all-spice
and minerals. A lively wine, with a food friendly acidity,
open a bottle when you serve roast duck. 100 cases were
made.
Rating: 89 |
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Winery
SF 2013 Zinfandel
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Blackberries and raspberries mingle with black pepper,
all-spice, and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate
opens up with flavors of blackberry, bing cherry, and
tart raspberry that flow into expressions of spice, sweet
oak, and cocoa. Vivid fruit is in harmony with barrel
notes making this a Zin that's good for deep dish pizza.
400 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Winery
SF 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 45-50
Review:
The nose brings together aromas of cassis, black cherries,
bramble berries, and clove. Rich flavors of currant, blackberry,
and dark cherry interweave with suggestions of clove,
dark chocolate, and coffee on the palate. Plush tannins
frame the wine nicely and inviting fruit makes it very
welcoming. 250 cases were made.
Rating: 92 |
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Winery
SF 2014 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: North Coast, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Red berries, plums, and spice rise up from a glass. On
the palate, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry flavors
play nicely with cola, spice, and minerals. Silky tannins
and a balanced acidity make this a very approachable Pinot.
700 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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