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1996
Charbono
Varietal/Style: Charbono
Origin: Mendocino County, CA
Vintage: 1996
Winemaker:
Sally Ottoson
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $28
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Tasting
Notes: Although
it is a 1996, this wine still has room to grow and evolve. A no-holds-barred
effort from one of the world leaders in Charbono - a dying breed, we
fear - it offers a wild ride of ripe blackberry, currant and eucalyptus
flavors and aromas. The finish is still a little rough; we look forward
to watching it mellow out with time. (Date tasted 08/26/00)
Profile:
The westernmost winery in the United States, Pacific Star holds a precarious,
ocean-side perch just north of Fort Bragg, California. Run by a woman
winemaker Sally Ottoson, the winery produces styles from the unique
to the mundane, Petit Syrah to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Address:
3300 N. Highway 1
City: Fort Bragg, CA
Phone: 707-964-1155
Web site: www.pacificstarwinery.com
E-mail: pacstar@mcn.org
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