{"title":"ORLA Wine Dinner featuring Laurel Glen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuesday, August 26th, 7:00 PM                            \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laurel-glen-sauvignon-blanc-blanc-slate-2023","title":"Laurel Glen Sauvignon Blanc 'Blanc Slate' 2023","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 40\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards of California. Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. Additionally, Patrick discovered a genetically unique clone of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard, used exclusively today and recognized by UC Davis. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils produce very distinctive wines. After 30 vintages, Patrick Campbell sold the vineyard and winery to a small group of wine lovers led by Bettina Sichel, whose family has been in the wine business in Europe for five generations. An ambitious team has ushered in a new era at Laurel Glen Vineyard. Organic viticulture guru Phil Coturri manages the vineyard. Talented winemaker Randall Watkins manages the cellar. They have implemented many quality–oriented improvements including certified organic farming, updated pruning and trellising methods and hand-sorting of the grapes at harvest by cluster and berry. The result is evident in the current releases: wines that preserve the nuanced layers of flavor of the past while adding intensity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2023 Laurel Glen Blanc Slate Sauvignon Blanc seduces with tropical aromas of kiwi and guava. There is a beautiful richness in the mouth, with nectarine and green apple, offset by a bright, mouthwatering acidity that leaves you looking forward to another sip! The wine is surprisingly round and full-bodied, tempered by a clean, crisp finish, fine minerality, and a zesty twist of citrus. It is closer to Sancerre than California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laurel Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560964083904,"sku":"DOMESTIC:LAUREL GLEN:LGVSB23","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1386\/1345\/files\/LaurelGlenBlancSlateSB.png?v=1752207351"},{"product_id":"laurel-glen-cabernet-sauvignon-counterpoint-2021","title":"Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 'Counterpoint' 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards of California. Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. Additionally, Patrick discovered a genetically unique clone of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard, used exclusively today and recognized by UC Davis. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils produce very distinctive wines. After 30 vintages, Patrick Campbell sold the vineyard and winery to a small group of wine lovers led by Bettina Sichel, whose family has been in the wine business in Europe for five generations. An ambitious team has ushered in a new era at Laurel Glen Vineyard. Organic viticulture guru Phil Coturri manages the vineyard. Talented winemaker Randall Watkins manages the cellar. They have implemented many quality–oriented improvements including certified organic farming, updated pruning and trellising methods and hand-sorting of the grapes at harvest by cluster and berry. The result is evident in the current releases: wines that preserve the nuanced layers of flavor of the past while adding intensity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Quite layered, dark and flavorful, medium-bodied and approachable. Nicely rich in black cherry, black olive, and cocoa aromas, then more dark fruit, dark chocolate and mineral accents on the palate. It’s moderately tannic yet still creamy and velvety in texture. Drink now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e 92 Points - Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laurel Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560969031872,"sku":"DOMESTIC:LAUREL GLEN:LGVCPCS21","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1386\/1345\/files\/LaurelGlenCounterpoint.png?v=1752207467"},{"product_id":"laurel-glen-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-2019","title":"Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 'Estate' 2019","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 40\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards of California. Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. Additionally, Patrick discovered a genetically unique clone of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard, used exclusively today and recognized by UC Davis. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils produce very distinctive wines. After 30 vintages, Patrick Campbell sold the vineyard and winery to a small group of wine lovers led by Bettina Sichel, whose family has been in the wine business in Europe for five generations. An ambitious team has ushered in a new era at Laurel Glen Vineyard. Organic viticulture guru Phil Coturri manages the vineyard. Talented winemaker Randall Watkins manages the cellar. They have implemented many quality–oriented improvements including certified organic farming, updated pruning and trellising methods and hand-sorting of the grapes at harvest by cluster and berry. The result is evident in the current releases: wines that preserve the nuanced layers of flavor of the past while adding intensity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"A pure, 100% cabernet that offers the deliciousness of the vintage, yet is backed by the good, firm balance for which this four-year-old estate is known. It’s full-bodied, elegant and age worthy. Black cherries, blueberries, dark chocolate, savory forest notes and cocoa, with a lingering creme de cassis finish. 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Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. Additionally, Patrick discovered a genetically unique clone of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard, used exclusively today and recognized by UC Davis. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils produce very distinctive wines. After 30 vintages, Patrick Campbell sold the vineyard and winery to a small group of wine lovers led by Bettina Sichel, whose family has been in the wine business in Europe for five generations. An ambitious team has ushered in a new era at Laurel Glen Vineyard. Organic viticulture guru Phil Coturri manages the vineyard. Talented winemaker Randall Watkins manages the cellar. They have implemented many quality–oriented improvements including certified organic farming, updated pruning and trellising methods and hand-sorting of the grapes at harvest by cluster and berry. The result is evident in the current releases: wines that preserve the nuanced layers of flavor of the past while adding intensity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 2013 Laurel Glen Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful illustration of the years of work we’ve put into elevating practices in the vineyard and winery. A mild winter led to an early bud break followed by ideal weather. Even though picking began about ten days earlier than in 2012, on September 25th, the early bud break left plenty of time for flavor development. Yields at Laurel Glen Vineyard were lighter than average at about 2.4 tons per acre, but the quality of the fruit was exceptional. Justly lauded, the 2013 vintage yielded grapes with intense concentration and beautiful aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRandall's 2023 Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW153799086 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153799086 BCX0\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153799086 BCX0\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153799086 BCX0\"\u003euite earthy, savory roasted herbs, fresh cherries, charred oak and crushed rock.  Good acid, very youthful mouth, excellent long tannin texture, soy.  Drink now – 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153799086 BCX0\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW153799086 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesSuckling\u003c\/em\u003e: \"\u003cspan\u003eThis 100% cabernet sauvignon has developed enticing complexity with age, and now layers a savory, tobacco leaf complexity over its well-concentrated, generous fruit components. Estate grown at 300 meters elevation, it offers black cherry, black olive and bay laurel aromas, then a rather firm texture, fine-grained tannins, a full body and a long finish. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e: \"This is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eformal, almost austere cabernet, with the same deep, black tannins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat you find in many of the great 2013s from the Napa Valley, just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresented in a slightly cooler tone. At first, there's a pretty, foresty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escent and an impression of a dark mineral structure dammed up behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea layer of French oak. Give it a day of air, and its savory flavors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplode, saturating the senses with smoky, woodsy spice that feels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnected to the rocky volcanic soil and forests of Sonoma Mountain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erather than oak barrels. It's massive yet refreshing, with floral details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the end - a wine to keep in the cellar for at least a decade.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear's Best US Cabernet \u0026amp; Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e: For the 3rd year in a row, our flagship Laurel Glen Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen 'Year's Best US Cabernet \u0026amp; Blends'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laurel Glen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561584349376,"sku":"DOMESTIC:LAUREL GLEN:LGVECS13","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1386\/1345\/files\/LaurelGlenEstateCab.png?v=1752207955"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1386\/1345\/collections\/logos_e6d3b53e-5797-462a-ac68-58239ff3a53d.jpg?v=1756168253","url":"https:\/\/insidethecellar.com\/collections\/orla-wine-dinner-featuring-laurel-glen-wines.oembed","provider":"Inside The Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}