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Rusty Gaffney MD, the "Prince of Pinot" Reviews our Pinot
Volume 6, Issue 13
2004 D’Argenzio Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 460 cases, $36.
This winery was started in 1997 by twin brothers,
Ricci and Ray D’ Argenzio. Building on their family heritage of wine-making,
they have crafted small lots of Pinot Noir from the Russian
River Valley since their first release in 2000. The website is
www.dargenziowine.com. This Pinot has a bright nose of red fruits.
Richly oaked red fruits carry through to a lingering finish with
moderate fine tannins. A full-flavored style with generous oak features.
2004 D’Argenzio Klopp Thorn Ridge Vineyard Russian River
Valley Pinot Noir 286 cases, $48.
Hi-tone Bing cherries star in the nose with a hint of violets.
The flavors are a cherries jubilee with enticing cola and spice
notes. There are some darker stone fruits peeking out here as well.
The finish is dry and satisfying. I picked this out as a Russian
River Valley Pinot Noir before the unveiling.
A Gold Medal winner at the 2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.
Jamie Bronk - Wine Review
Tasting Note and score by Wine Merchant’s Jamie Bronk. The ranking is based on customer’s favorite as measured by their purchases.
D'Argenzio Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004 - 89 Points Rank 9th (Tied) $38.99
Somewhat Burgundian with soft red fruit, spice and some mineral terroir. The sweet finish will indeed satisfy most looking for less bold Pinot but not overly earthy. (Made in very small batches through a process that uses layers of dry ice and just picked fruit to force the fruit to stay cool while it soaks on the skins to bring out all the flavors. As the dry ice melts, the carbon dioxide keep fermentation from starting which adds to the cold soak time.)
San Diego Union Tribune - Weekly Review
Zin-ful Pleasures
I love Zinfandel. It is truly one of my favorite wines to drink. Why? It is easy to pronounce (Zin FAN dell), incredibly versatile and many Zinfandels are reasonably priced. Oh, and it tastes really good too.
Zinfandel can be produced into many different wines, including sparkling wines; light, fruity blush wines; big, juicy hearty red wines; luscious late harvest wines and rich, sweet Ports. My favorite style of this versatile wine is big, juicy, hearty Zinfandel. Red, of course. Flavors that you will find in this style of wine will include berry, jam, pepper, raisin, soy sauce and vanilla.
Zinfandel pairs well with many foods, including grilled salmon, seared Ahi tuna, pizza, hamburgers, spicy pasta dishes and grilled vegetables. I like to enjoy a glass or two of Zinfandel with a good spicy novel. As always, try your own food pairings, you may be surprised at the results.
My panel and I tasted 22 Zinfandels from all over California. Of the 22, the following 10 were our favorites:
**** Panel Favorite!
2004 Baldacci Ranch, Russian River Valley, $40
D'Argenzio Winery
This wine got a collective "Yum!" from my panel. It is truly delicious and layered with complex aromas and flavors of raspberry and blackberry, cloves, pepper and sweet vanilla.
Novusvinum.com - They rate us:
D'Argenzio
2002 Zinfandel; $29
13.5/20 — Spicy undertones and a lingering flavor.
D'Argenzio
2003 Pinot Noir; $36
14/20 — Medium-bodied Pinot aged for eighteen months in new and aged French Oak.
Jancis Robinson Recommends our Zinfandel
Recommended Russian River Valley wine
D'Argenzio Zinfandel 2002 $28
Tolucan Times review's our Burbank Tasting Room
For the holidays, you can host your own wine tasting party at D’Argenzio in Burbank.
A Unique and Original Experience Awaits You at D’Argenzio in BurbankBURBANK – The D’Argenzio Famiglia, twin brothers, Richard in Burbank and Ray in Santa Rosa, are working hand in hand creating fine wines. We give our wines the same attention of handcrafted style wines, which we have given our cabinetry. The wines are sold directly from our tasting room in Burbank, as well as, at the winery and website.
The wines come from the premium wine regions of Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Just released are four wines, which received four GOLD Medals. Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Old Vine Zinfandel are also now available to taste at the Burbank tasting room. A must also to try is the “Tocai Fruilano,” a lovely unique white wine.
In Burbank, Richard Kathy and his family work together to create a unique, warm, cozy and friendly atmosphere. Everyone in the family is involved, and you can truly feel the experience, a night in Tuscany with the family. Various homemade antipastos are also available. Private parties have become very popular; you can have the whole place reserved for your own group of friends. It’s a great place to book for the holidays. Custom-made gift baskets are also available. You can place your orders and come back later and they will be ready for pick-up. For special dinners, have the perfect wine paired with the special meal for the special people in your life. You will be sure to impress everyone!
Salute.
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Vinography.com - A Wine Blog
Sonoma's Best Pinot Noir: Highlights From Pinot on The River 2005
2003 D'Argenzio . Score: 9. Cost: $36