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MarkDaSpark wrote:Okay, inquiring minds want to know. Where the H is Ogorsolka Vineyards in Paso? East-side or West-side?
West side... Zenaida Cellars is owned by the Ogorsolkas... their Estate vineyards...
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MarkDaSpark wrote:bahwm too, or did she like the '08 Paso after it opened?
I really liked the '07 Ogorsolka Vineyards Syrah. On the nose, I found wonderful dark cherries. I found it to be a nice, full bodied wine. Despite the 16.1% ABV, it didn't seem hot at all.
The '08 Paso Robles seemed harsh and out of balance to me. But the '08 Colson from Santa Barbara came into its own later. It started with a bit of a funky nose but the flavors melded together nicely.
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kdubost wrote:We had a gourmet Sausage fest at the winery last night! Handmade by our friend Don Sherwood, Cayucos Meat Market, and grilled by Curt (co-owner) to perfection. The Paso Syrah was a PERFECT companion to some of Don's bolder offerings!
Kate,co-owner and mother of the winemaker!
Thanks for joining us Kate! We had the Colson Canyon at a Woot tasting last night- Had a smokey, peppery layer under the dark fruit- I could definitely see it pairing well with some hearty grilled fare!
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Winedavid39 wrote:Thank you for the well wishes. Today is a good day.
You didn't even have to use your AK?
Happy bday by the way!
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This wine is way out of my normal price point. But it's late, and I've been drinkin'. In for 2.
Anyway, it's my wife's money.
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ArtWorksMetal wrote:This wine is way out of my normal price point. But it's late, and I've been drinkin'. In for 2.
Anyway, it's my wife's money.
Drunk buys are the best!
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kylemittskus wrote:Drunk buys are the best!
+1
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bhodilee
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kylemittskus wrote:Drunk buys are the best!
accounts for half my cellar
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Just opened the first bottle - the 2008 Colson. Poured it out, it was crap. Summer shipping ain't what it's cracked up to be.
The 2007 is barely drinkable. No, it's not even that in wine parlance.
Lesson learned.
Asceticism is for those that can't afford Hedonism.