A Guy, a Girl, and a Bottle

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The Obester Winery(www.obesterwinery.com – soon to be La Nebbia Winery – is about 35.2 miles from central San Jose. (Allow at least 45 minutes to an hour to get there however as traffic on highway 92 can be unpredictable). In 1934, winemaker John Gemello began producing big, hearty red wines from grapes grown locally in the coastal hills above Santa Clara Valley, California. He crafted them in the tradition of the fine red varietals of his native Italy. Patrons of his winery consumed his reds with great gusto, and so these robust wines were in great demand. In the late 1970’s, the winery founded by John Gemello some forty years earlier was relocated from Santa Clara Valley to Half Moon Bay, California. The winery, renamed Obester, continued to produce big, hearty red wines under the Gemello label and new wines– Reisling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, and sparkling– under the Obester Label. These handcrafted, award winning wines became the signature of Obester Winery.

Located just minutes from the beach in Half Moon Bay, the winery has bocce ball courts, and ample picnicking grounds. Be sure to stop by the local favorite – Cunha’s Country Store, to pick up an assortment of meats, cheeses, and other supplies for your afternoon lunch.

00:00 Intro
01:35 Sponsor – Pawin Around Dog Daycare and Boarding (www.pawinaround.com)
02:20 Obester Winery Background with Frank
10:54 2003 Nebbia Chardonnay
15:50 2002 Nebbia White Monterrey Reisling
18:57 Tasting Room Description
20:28 2003 Nebbia White Monterrey Reisling
25:03 2004 Sparkling Wine
25:36 2000 Sangiovese
27:46 Obester location, surroundings
28:23 2000 Sangiovese
31:14 2001 Nebbia Zinfandel
33:27 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
35:20 2001 Ruby Port
37:03 Wrap-up and summary of visit
38:50 Accident Hash Promo
38:55 Corporate Whore – Lighthouse
42:31 Promo – Shrink Rap Radio (www.shrinkrapradio.com)

The wines that we sample are:

2003 Nebbia Chardonnay, $16.95
Winemakers Notes: Barrel fermented and oak aged, this Chardonnay is smooth and subtle. Enjoy with white-fleshed fish, shellfish, vegetable dishes, and pasta in heavy cream sauce.
Guy & Girl Notes: Not buttery or oakey, a pleasant surprise with hints of citrus. A very unique Chardonnay from Napa Valley.

2002 Nebbia White Monterrey Reisling, $ 11.95 420 cases produced
Winemakers Notes: This wine is a specialty of Obester Winery, and our 2002 vintage is one of our best. This dry wine (1% residual sugar) is tart and crisp with ‘green apple’ flavors. Smooth implications of pear, perfect for a hot summer day. Enjoy with spicy Asian cuisine or shellfish.
Guy & Girl Notes: Creamy and dry with hints of apples and pears. Very delicious.

2003 Nebbia White Monterrey Reisling, $ 11.95
Winemakers Notes: Light and sweet, with hints of summer fruits. Perfect compliment to seafood. Enjoy with cracked crab on the beach!
Guy & Girl Notes: This is the same wine, from the same vineyard as the previous sample, just differing in vintage. More aromatic than the 2002. More fruiter and sweeter. Not as dry as the 2002.

Sparkling Wine, $ 11.95
Winemakers Notes: This value-priced, California sparkling wine is perfect for sipping and toasting special occasions. A blend of Chardonnay grapes and 10% Pinot. Two bottle sizes offered, perfect for picnicking.
Guy & Girl Notes: A surprise! Normally we are not big sparkling wine (aka Champagne) drinkers, but this style is really delicious. Give it a try, we pick up a bottle of this!

2000 Sangiovese, Napa Valley$ 16.95, 400 cases produced
Winemakers Notes: Sangiovese grapes are native to Tuscany and the primary grape in Chianti Classico. This wine features flavors of black berry and currants, with a bing cherry finish. Enjoy with Italian cuisine or meat.

2001 Zinfandel, Mendocino County $15.95, 400 cases produced
Winemakers Notes: A great pairing with a holiday feast. Jammy, fruity flavors from ripe rich grapes grown in the heart of Mendocino. This wine is great with poultry and grilled vegetables.
Guy & Girl Notes: Hints of pepper, and very smooth. Very, very good, low tannins.

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley $22.95, 200 cases produced
Winemakers Notes: From our Signature wine collection, this Rutherford cabernet represents our true love of this varietal. With its rich nose and jammy flavors (hints of chocolate, cherries, and plums) this wine is well balanced and full of body. (Bronze Medal – SF Bay Wine Competition, Silver Medal Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Competition)
Guy & Girl Notes: A great Cab for all you Cab lovers out there. Rich in tannins (but not heavy).

2000 Ruby Port $39.95, 50 cases produced
Winemakers Notes: Made from Bastardo and Tempranillo grapes, this is a portugese-style ruby port. A blend of chocolate and prune flavors with hints of coffee. Great on a cold winter night or after a gourmet meal.
Guy & Girl Notes: Very scrumptious, we should definitely bring chocolates next time.

Our Podsafe Music Network Artist this week is Corporate Whore, and the song is Lighthouse. You can check out their album on iTunes

12341 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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tel: 650-726-9463

Tasting Room open everyday: 10am- 5pm.

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Cheers!

-A Guy & a Girl