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Brian K Miller
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Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:05 am
Northern California
Brian K Miller wrote:So there is a new hipster-upscale-artisanal-agri-industrial complex next to downtown Sebatapol called The Barlow. Several wineries, coffee roastery, some distilleries. Pretty well done, actually! Emphasis on local and unique food and drink. And, the place is right near the West County Bicycle Path (Joe Rodata Trail), which connects Sebastapol and Santa Rosa.
http://thebarlow.net/
Worth a visit if you are in Western Sonoma County!
Anyway....WIND GAP now has a tasting room there! I tried two whites, including a Trousseau Gris that was laser sharp, saline, and right up my alley! The Pinot was still primary, being a 2012, but it was also "laser sharp" with pure red fruit and a minerality I really like! The grenache was nice, but didn't taste much like standard Grenache
They had three Syrahs available from different sites, and while sharing a family resemblance, each was unique. Again, he seems to emphasize lower alcohol, acid balance, and red fruit. Plum skin and licorice. The 2008 was a litte richer but also showed some nice bottle age just beginning to peak out.
I was really impressed! The tasting is almost Napa level pricing, but the pours are pretty generous, and these are elegant, pretty wines. A worthy discovery during a nice Sonoma County bicycle ride!
John Treder wrote:And K & L Bistro just down the street on The Main Drag is as good and different from Zazu. Couple of other pretty good places in Sebastopol, too.
JC (NC)
Lifelong Learner
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Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:23 pm
Fayetteville, NC
Brian K Miller
Passionate Arboisphile
9340
Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:05 am
Northern California
TomHill wrote:
Yup...I visited TheBarlow back in March. Much as you describe it...which is clearly why I fit right in. WindGap wasn't there yet, but did taste at LaFollette.
Had dinner that night there at ZaZu...terrific meal, it was.
Strikes me as a place you could leave your bike outside the tasting room door and find it still there when you came back out!!! Sorry...couldn't resist..cheap shot, I know.
So...whatcha riding these days, Brian??
Tom
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