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The Burrell School Winery (www.burrellschool.com) – is about 18.5 miles from central San Jose. Allow at least 30 minutes to get there. Burrell School’s origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to the winery and estate vines. Carrying on the more than 130 year old tradition at the School, David and Anne Moulton began development of the Estate vineyard in 1973. Their grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, crushed in small lots, and fermented with select yeast strains. Winemaker, Dave Moulton, carefully handcrafts each and every wine they make, from vineyard to bottle.
From growing to harvesting, the goal is toward the best wine grapes possible in order to produce distinctive, concentrated wines reflective of their Santa Cruz mountain home. With a clever twist to include the school theme, every wine is given a nickname such as “teacher’s pet” or “detention red.” The mantra of the Burrell School Winery is “I promise to sip my wine.”
00:00 Intro
01:37 Promo from Entirely Entertaining, Gregor Wossilus
03:06 Burrell School Winery Background with Dave
10:47 2002 Estate Grown Chardonnay
15:05 2002 Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir
18:18 Discussion on slogan “I promise to sip my wine!”
19:55 Description of tasting room and grounds
21:15 2002 Ryan Oaks Zinfandel
24:17 2002 Estate Cabernet Franc
28:35 2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
43:46 Promo from Accident Hash
43:51 Fresh Sunday and the song “Melody Sings” from PodSafe Music Network
The wines that we sample are:
2002 Estate Grown Chardonnay, $24.00 1100 Cases Produced
Winemakers Notes: A standout student, their “teacher’s pet.” Classic Burgundian style Chardonnay with signature flavors of lively citrus notes, hints of mango and apricot, vanilla and soft nutty oak. Crisp acidity and a long finish bode well for cellar-aging for four to five years.
Guy & Girl Notes: With hints of pinapple and mango (tropicalness from cool evenings and warm days), this wine was Joe’s favorite. He is usually a big fan of reds, but this Chardonnay won him over!
2002 Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir, $ 42.00 750 Cases Produced
Winemakers Notes: “Principal’s Choice” and a medal winner at SF Chronicle Competition. Fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry pair with a unique smoky, spicy note. The finish is long and lingering. This is a complex Pinot Noir that will age well for four to five years.
Guy & Girl Notes: This wine was earthy with a mushroom and raspberry nose. Lori loved this one and bought a bottle for her own collection.
2002 Ryan Oaks Zinfandel, $ 25.00 580 Cases Produced
Winemakers Notes: “Detention Red” – Sometimes our students need a dose of discipline. Berry nose, sweet spice notes, juicy flavors and a long fruity finish.
Guy & Girl Notes: The nose is peppery with a cherry palette.
2002 Estate Cabernet Franc, $36.00 300 Cases Produced
Winemakers Notes: 100% of this fabulous varietal…a sure chef pleaser! Cabernet Franc is known for its red berry flavor profile and moderate tannic structure. This Cabernet Franc does not disappoint, adding notes of pepper and an elusive violet scent. One of our most popular wines and extremely rare.
Guy & Girl Notes: There is a fruityness that comes through. Very low in tannins and not an overpowering nose to it at first blush (get it?). Both Joe and Lori really liked this wine.
2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, $ 40.00
Winemakers Notes: This student of the Burrell School made “Dean’s List.“ Deep, opaque color followed by aromas of lavender and dried cherries. A nose of white and black pepper is followed by lovely flavors of currants, hints of cocoa, sandalwood and a long peppery finish.
Guy & Girl Notes: Most unique nose Joe has smelled in a while. The decanter made a difference on the nose. It has a sweet, minty, licorice, clove smell.
Our Podsafe Music Network Artist this week is Fresh Sunday, and the song is “Melody Sings.”
Burrell School Winery can be found at:
24060 Summit Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Google Map
tel: 408-353-6290
Tasting Room open Friday – Sunday 11am- 5pm and by appointment.
Drop us a line at guyandgirl@gmail.com !!!
Cheers!
- A Guy, and Girl
March 3rd, 2006 at 11:24 am
[...] For all those that loved the ZAP festival last month, the Santa Cruz Mountain Winery Association is having their 2nd annual “Pinot in Paradise”. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, March 25 & 26, 2006. Many different wineries will be represented, inlcuding some that we have visited recently including Bonny Doon, Pelican Ranch, Thomas Fogarty, and Burrell School just to name a few. (if you have checked out these episodes yet, what are you waiting for?!) [...]