SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsPinot Noir by the SeaWednesday, March 15, 2006Pinot enthusiasts have their pick of lots of festivals, but many of them still flock to the World of Pinot Noir in Shell Beach, south of San Luis Obispo. About 800 people attended all or part of this year's event, held earlier this month. I popped in for one of the big tastings, known as Pinot Noir by the Sea.The 2004 vintage was on display, and I have to say it's a mixed bag. Heat spikes in the fall sent sugar levels through the roof in some vineyards, and the resulting wines are very plush and ripe. Certainly they'll have their fans, but I prefer wines with more liveliness and bright acidity. Some wineries did a good job managing the difficult conditions, though, so there are some excellent wines out there. Some of the wineries at the festival had already released their 2004s; others will start selling them in the next few months. Read More
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