Posts tagged: Brian Loring

A Garys’ Pinot Noir for the ages, includes FREE SHIPPING!

The vineyard is collaboration between the two Garys, Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni thus the Garys’ vineyard.  Gary Franscioni has deep roots in the valley, going back 100 years.  After he studies at Cal Poly he took over the family farming business and swiftly turned it into a vineyard project.  He owns the famed Rosella […]

Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 in , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Garys’ Pinot Noir for the ages, includes FREE SHIPPING!

Loring Chardonnay surprises in blind tasting

This might have been one of the best blind Chardonnay tasting line-up I have organized in years. My group of 15 brought some gems for the battle of the whites. The line-up included: Pahlmeyer (94 Parker $75) Lewis Cellars (94 WS $55), Calera Mt. Harlan (94 Parker, $50) Diatom “Hamon” (92 WS, $50) Tor “Hudson” […]

Monday March 25th, 2013 in , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Loring Chardonnay surprises in blind tasting

Rocket Scientist blasts wine into orbit!

Brian Loring is a rocket scientist turned winemaker, and he told me that he does not regret the move one bit!  He told me years ago, that one day (he was 40) he was called “pops” by the younger generation and that was his queue to leave and follow this true passion – winemaking!  He […]

Wednesday April 11th, 2012 in , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Rocket Scientist blasts wine into orbit!