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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINERY REVIEW

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Southern California has become a great place to go wine tasting!  Great wines, great wineries -- and great people!  This website is dedicated to bringing you the best info on wineries in San Diego and Riverside counties -- and a few other places as well.  Enjoy!
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On to the second Arizona winery reviewed by Doc Ed -- Chateau Tumbleweed.

Vidon Vineyard

5/24/2021

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This review of Vidon courtesy of Doc Ed:
"Very few wineries are willing to produce clone-specific wines, and I love it when I find one that does. The vineyard has been around approximately 20 years, and changed ownership about five months ago.   (The old winemaker is staying on and providing continuity.)  New owner Dru Allen provided me a big “peek behind the curtain” as he answered all of my questions and provided samples of excellent wine to emphasize his answers.   This was accomplished in a beautiful outdoor setting, with dramatic panoramic views of the region."
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​"Vidon wines are 100% estate grown.  They make pure varietals from three clones.  Mirabelle 2016 ($60) was pure Clone 115 and was finished with 30% new French oak.  It was a delightful, fruity wine.  The Pommard 2016 ($60) was a distinctive, bold example of that varietal.  My favorite was Clone 777 2016 ($60) which had a ten day contact with the skins, producing a moderate extraction of color and spicy flavors.  The finish was outstanding.   I understand they also have Clone 95, and there are plans to grow Clone 667.  I can’t wait to taste them!  Vidon also makes a blend of their Three Clones ($50), which was made with no new oak.  It was also enjoyable.  The tasting finished with a surprise.  They grow a Syrah (clone 470)($40) and blend it with a small amount of Viognier,  producing an excellent Cote-Rotie styled wine.  They also produce Chardonnay, but I didn’t try it."
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Archer Vineyard (Oregon)

5/17/2021

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This from Doc Ed:
"Wow, it is a real pleasure to find a winery that understands the mechanics of wine production and also provides a great customer experience.  As I drove up to the property, I saw that the vines were pruned very tightly, suggesting I was about to experience some wines that had intense concentrated flavors.  Before the car was parked, family member Sara greeted and welcomed us.  This looked like the start of a great visit!"
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​"Owner Saj, an architect in his former life, clearly pays a lot of attention to detail.  He sipped each wine before it was offered for tasting.  He adjusted and supplemented the tasting menu to answer our various questions.  I learned that his 6.5 acres contain a blend of Pinot Noir clones Wadenswil, Pommard and 777 that are approximately 30 years old.  Unlike many other vineyards, he field blends his grapes which helps mingle the various flavors.  He also has white wine grapes, and shared an excellent Pinot Gris."
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​"On the red side of my tasting, I had two Pinot Noirs from the property.  The Estate 2017 ($65) had intense fruity nose, complex mid-mouth flavors, and a surprisingly long finish.  The Reserve 2017 ($75), containing the same grape blend, and was similar but even more satisfying.  Also tasted were several Pinot Noirs sourced from other vineyards, and a Cabernet Sauvignon which were also very pleasant."
Editors note:  They have a two-level wine club.  The low level calls for 12 bottles per year at 15% discount on all wine and complementary tasting for up to 5 guests.  On the high level the bottles per year go to 24, discount to 20%, and guest number goes to 9.
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    Jim Treglio

    retired physicist and wine lover

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