On
Petite Sirah…
“Dark
and sinister like a good petite sirah should be…”
*** ½ stars (out of 4 stars)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: January 3, 2002
"A big,
almost explosive nose of dark fruit introduces flavors of
red berry: cherry, raspberry, currant and red plum plus
blueberry, blackberry, firm tannins and integrated oak.
The finish is long and medium-broad. Overall, the wine is
made in an elegant style, is well balanced, integrated and
layered. Excellent.
The Colorado Wine News October-December 2001
Editors'
Choice Best Wines (along with the Pinot Gris)
The Colorado Wine News October-December 2001
"On
the cutting edge is Lorca, a small California winery…this
wine is not the kind of wine that you'd find on a restaurant
wine list, it's the kind of wine a restaurateur buys and
keeps as a treat for a special customer."
Press Plus 16 May 2001
On
Pinot Gris…
“Balance,
complexity and intensity to spare”
*** ½ stars (out of 4)
Minneapolis Star Tribune January 3, 2002
"This
is what it's all about. With exotic aromas and flavors and
the unmistakable petroleum mouthfeel of a fine white from
Alsace, Lorca deserves to take a bow. Crafted by Jon Bolta,
winemaker for Caymus Vineyards whites, this is one of the
finest examples of California Pinot Gris we've encountered."
BountyhunterWine.com
"… shows
peach, sweet apple, and some sweet pear on the nose before
a big, rich, luscious palate of the same which continues
through the medium-long, broad finish. Lovely. Great!
The Colorado Wine News October-December 2001
Editors'
Choice Best Wines (along with the Petite Sirah)
The Colorado Wine News October-December 2001
"Last,
but not least, the new and exciting Lorca Pinot Gris sets
a new level of achievement among West Coast versions of
this Alsatian favorite, and its combination of vibrant fruit
and genuine depth win it both "two puff" status and recommendation
as a bonafide Best Buy. "
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: November
2001
On
Pinot Blanc…
“An exotic and
forceful Alsatian-style white…”
*** (out of 4)
Minneapolis Star-Tribune January 3, 2002
"Lovely,
clean, balanced, delicious and at a great price."
The Colorado Wine News October-December 2001
