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Celebrate Fanucchi's 40th Harvest with up to 50% OFF Fanucchi V

Celebrate Fanucchi's 40th Harvest with up to 50% OFF Fanucchi Vineyards Gold Medal Wines! -Delivered @no additional Charge in CA &...
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the last couple of hours Judit & Corina of Wine and Dine TV posted

their latest wine review: The Fanucchi Vineyards 2006 Trousseau Gris!

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- VineMaster They also finally Tasted the 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel. (sort of a follow-up on Fanucchi Vineyards to the video above. If you haven't seen the short clip on YouTube follow this link in blue:
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the last couple of hours Judit & Corina of Wine and Dine TV posted

their latest wine review: The Fanucchi Vineyards 2006 Trousseau Gris!

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VineMaster → www.thecorkscrewdiary.tv: How dose a very small winegrower find itâ€™s loyal consumers?

I just want to my small bunch of consumers the core of which could have a guaranteed direct annual allocation.

How do I attract those special consumers?
As a consumer how do... more
- September 24, 2008
VineMaster → Champagne/Cava/Prosecco Tasting!: I am sorry but I woln't be in the neighborhood.
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VineMaster → Champagne/Cava/Prosecco Tasting!: I am sorry but I woln't be in the neighborhood.
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VineMaster Thank you everybody for your responses so far! 2009 Futures
We are so close!

re cap:
1) Tell all your friends who like wine even just a little! Now!
2) Email me peter@fanucchivineyards.com and use the subject: 2009 Futures
3) Today you ... more
- September 29, 2009
VineMaster Isn't this an indication of some sort of consistent trend yet?
Having won a gold on The 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel at the Harvest Fair I was also honored for growing the gold medal grapes. It's starting to sink in: It is the 4th such award I've received i... more
- September 29, 2009
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- September 29, 2009
ShadeTreeWinery: Peter, Would love to see you showcase your awards here as you did on Facebook.

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- September 28, 2009
VineMaster Thank You Mark! I've been so busy here with The Harvest Fair (Silver and Gold) and Grapes....
- September 28, 2009
Mark: Congrats on the two platinum awards at the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
- September 27, 2009

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Name Peter
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About Me Wine Grower in The Russian River Valley of Sonoma County California.
Started learning in a circa 1906 Zinfandel Vineyard as a 10 year-old (Truly with great interest it grape farming') in 1972... Spent my adult life preserving those Zinfandel vines & the Trousseau Gris we planted in 1981 ...using Organic compost, a minimal amount of Organic Elemental Sulfur dust … and most importantly by continuing to tend each of the old Zinfandel vines with my own hands..

I love to share & discuss my experiences of growing, making, & enjoying wine. If you want my input on the grapevine in your back yard, are wondering what is happening in my area of wine country, or what ever shoot me a message. I also love to learn about other grapes & Wines from around the world! In any case I want to extend to you my friendship from this part of wine country!

To learn more about my wine go to:
www.fanucchivineyards.com

To learn what others think & award my wines:
www.fanucchivineyards.com/accolades.html

To order my wine right now:
www.fanucchivineyards.com/order

Salute!
Peter

Face Book Fan Page
Wines: Fanucchi Vineyards Trousseau Gris and Old Vine Zinfandel
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fulton-CA/Wines-Fanucchi-Vineyards-Trousseau-Gris-and-Old-Vine-Zinfandel/92685800563?ref=search&sid=1542533271.91449753..1#

My Facebook Trousseau Gris Page is
We Love Trousseau Gris
http://www.facebook.com/patrick.maclart#!/group.php?gid=180422373986&v=info

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Gender Male
Marital Status Divorced
Occupation Wine Grower
Favorite Wines I like to try most any wine... enjoy: well made, not over the top, Grape & terroir-distinct, wine!

Fanucchi Vineyards Zinfandel,
Fanucchi Vineyards Trousseau Gris,

"good" Petite Sirah
"good" Champaign (Sparkling Wine)

Good Zinfandel
- sadly since it is widely planted in California (3rd after Chard & Cab) some are poor & turn people off on Zinfandel.
Pet peeve: Having toiled for the better part of 3 decades in a vineyard that was over 70 years old when I started, I get annoyed finding Johnny-come-lately (s) with
~18 year old vines labeling his zin as "Old Vine" & to be a poor wine on top of it!
Favorite Table Wine When I want to satisfy all my guests (Red, White, Novice, & Core Wine Lovers: Fanucchi Vineyards Trousseau Gris!

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City Fulton (Russian River Valley of Sonoma County!)
US State California
Country USA
Favorite Link http://www.fanucchivineyards.com

Celebrate Fanucchi's 40th Harvest with up to 50% OFF Fanucchi V

Posted November 5, 2011

Celebrate Fanucchi's 40th Harvest with up to 50% OFF Fanucchi Vineyards Gold Medal Wines! -Delivered @no additional Charge in CA ************* ...
Mustlovewine Fanucchi Vineyards first Virtual Tasting

Posted November 22, 2008

For those of you who haven't heard about it ther is still time: check out Mark's Forum post under "Let's Talk Wine & got to the "Fanucchi VineyardsTasting". http://www.mustlovewine.com/forum.php?c=topic&op=index&cid=5&tid=767&page=1 Hello all, I am excited to see we are ...
How dose a very small winegrower find itâ€™s loyal consumers

Posted September 24, 2008

How dose a very small winegrower find it’s loyal consumers? I just want to my small bunch of consumers the core of which could have a guaranteed direct annual allocation. How do I attract those special consumers? As a consumer how do I get your attention? What could I ...
What do you like / love about wine?

Posted August 28, 2008

What do you like / love about wine? And Why? How do you choose a wine to try? What motivates you to buy a case?
Where Have All The Century-Old Vines Gone?

Posted July 30, 2008

Where Have All The Century-Old Vines Gone? >The prices for the most prestigious wines of the world commonly start in the $150 range & go up into the multiple hundreds per bottle & even beyond. >The big American magazines for American consumers have room to print pages &...

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Zinfandel Wine

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Zinfandel can be light and fruity, much like French Beaujolais, or lively, complex and age worthy, like cabernet sauvignon or claret. It can also be made into big, ripe, high alcohol style wines that almost resemble port.

Zinfandel has a very hardy nature. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, its vines tend to be vigorous and productive.

Because of its vigor, generosity and resistance to vine disease, many zinfandel vineyards exist that are seventy-five to more than one hundred years old.

Zinfandel aficionados believe these "old vines" produce the best wines because the older vineyards set smaller crops and the grapes tend to ripen more evenly.

Zinfandel is one red varietal that is best enjoyed in its youth. With more bottle age the luscious fruit that distinguishes Zinfandel drops markedly and the wine can show a pronounced taste of higher alcohol levels.

When paired with grilled steaks, chops or meat that has been stewed Zinfandel becomes a prime motivation for people to become wine lovers.
Red Wine Reviews

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Please post your reviews for red wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite red wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
White Wine Reviews

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Please post your reviews for white wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite white wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) Wine

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The Pinot gris is a white wine that has been popular since medieval times and originated in the Burgundy region of France. Pinot gris was said to be a favorite of Emperor Charles IV. In 1711, a German merchant named Johann Ruland discovered a wild grape growing in the fields of the Palatinate. He produced a wine from these grapes that became known as the Rulander. Later on, the vine was discovered to be Pinot gris.

The characteristics and taste of Pinot gris vary greatly and are based on the region and wine production style. Some of the popular types of Pinot gris include the Alsatian, German, Oregon, and the Italian Pinot Grigio. Alsatian Pinot gris are medium to full-bodied with a rich and somewhat flowery taste. German Pinot gris are more full-bodied and has a sour and slightly sweet taste. Oregon wines are medium bodied with a fruity aroma.
Vineyard of the Month

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Each month we will select a vineyard to be our "Vineyard of the Month" and post the results here. In December we will also choose the Vineyard of the Year from the monthly winners. In the coming months we will add a poll to this page so that as a group we can vote for the vineyard we want.

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