Winemaker Interview: Kathleen Inman of Inman Family Wines from Sonoma’s Russian River Valley

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Dec 232012
 

Kathleen InmanIn November of 2012, we had the pleasure of meeting Kathleen Inman of Inman Family Wines located just outside Santa Rosa, CA in the Russian River Valley. Her minimal-interventionist technique produces small lot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that are crisp, well-balanced and very terrior-driven. Each wine has a unique personality and vineyard voice worthy of your time and attention.

The new barn-style winery on Olivet Lane doubles as tasting room and winemaking facility. We were greeted by Kathleen and her friendly staff. While Inman Family wines is not quite a one-woman show, Kathleen is involved in all aspects of the winery including organic grape growing, sales, winemaking and even forklift driving. Continue reading »

Trione Vineyards & Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009

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Dec 062012
 
2009 Trione Vineyards & Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir,  River Road Ranch, $35 (S) – Rating 92

Proof that a big flavorful Pinot Noir can be very well-balanced and satisfying. The rich nose is a bit tight at first offering rich notes of dark berry, ripe raspberry, briar and spice. A superb round mouth-feel with supple and well integrated tannins. Flavors of cherry, ripe strawberry and raspberry are dominate with intriguing hints of cola, vanilla and baking spice combining for a mom’s Pinot pie sensation. As the wine opens, the nose becomes richer and the finish becomes more complex with leather and dark spice. Buy This Wine

Inman Family Olivet Grange Vineyard (OGV) Pinot Noir 2008

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Dec 042012
 
2008 Inman Family Olivet Grange Vineyard (OGV) Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $63(S) – Rating 92

Produced with 5 Pinot Noir clones in a 10 acre vineyard, the wine is complex with an inviting nose of raspberry, plum, cherry and spice. Decant for 30+minutes to develop its full potential. Flavors on the palate include cherry, plum, raspberry and blueberry with notes of cranberry and baking spice. As it opens, notes of briar, smoke and leather add depth in the long finish. Zippy acidity with soft tannins make for good food paring potential. Buy This Wine

Lava Cap Winery Vine Hill Pinot Noir 2009

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Nov 132012
 
2009 Lava Cap Winery Vine Hill Pinot Noir, El Dorado, CA, $34 (S) – Rating 89

A lean and clean style of Pinot Noir with a gentle nose of raspberry and cherry. Flavors of raspberry, cherry, strawberry and spice are well integrated with supple tannins and a hint Burgundian earthiness and minerality. Enough acidity to pair well with lighter grilled meats or salmon. Buy This Wine

Youngberg Hill Jordan Pinot Noir 2008

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Oct 282012
 
2008 Youngberg Hill Jordan Pinot Noir, McMinnville, OR, $40 (S) – Rating 89

A refreshing nose of cherry, blackberries with notes of licorice. This medium-bodied Pinot offers flavors of cherry, blackberry and ripe plum with notes of black spice and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Nicely balanced tannins adds to the complexity. The integrated acidity enhances this wine’s food pairing potential.  Buy this Wine

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