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This week on At The Root of It, Erin Fitzpatrick talks with Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards.
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Week In Wine Recap (3:05)
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New York market, 2009 Rose, Malbec, tasting, 2007, the vintage of the decade, 2007 Bordeaux was underwhelming, San Francisco Gate, Why California wines aren't selling, boutique vineyards, price points, distributor relationships, small allocations across a lot of markets, organic farming, organic, sustainability, pest problems, pesticides, charity, social conscience, commercial success, finding that balance, Tannic backbone, raspberry jam, build the audience, soft and approachable, the mathematical leftover of the blending process, 07 Paramour, the black fruit, waiting for this moment to arrive, Blackbird, The Beatles, Merlot translates to little blackbird, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, restrained use of oak, over oaked and fruit bombs, California wines get drunk young, Argentina, www.blackbirdvineyards.com, complimentary tasting at Maisonry,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
