Biodynamic Calendar

Waning Gibbous

July 29

Type of Day: Unfavorable

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous

Events: Good afternoon to transplant, prune, and apply compost

 

Headlines

Headlines

Paul Dolan 2007 Zinfandel, Top Ten Wines of the Week - Steve Heimoff

Mendocino County Takes the Lead - Ken Payton, ReignOfTerroir.com 

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Steve Heimoff - 7.2.2010


Top Ten Wines of the Week
"Paul Dolan 2007 Zinfandel. Biodynamic wunderkind Paul Dolan hits the mark with this rich, sassy Mendocino-grown Zinfandel. The fruit is balanced with spices and Provençal herbs. " Full Article

 

Gabe Sasso, 6.24.2010


Paul Dolan Vineyards - 2007 Pinot Noir
"There is a lot to like in this 2007 Mendocino Pinot Noir. First and foremost is the fact that this is a well ballanced wine. this Pinot is loaded with flavor and quite true to its varietal. There are layers of elegant complexity that make this a nice wine to savor and contemplate over a long meal. This is a serious Pinot Noir. For around $30 this wine over delivers on its price point." Full Article

 

Terry Sullivan, WineTrailTraveler.com, 6.1.2010


Paul Dolan Vineyards
"Paul Dolan, owner, grower and winemaker took us on an extensive tour of his vineyards at Dark Horse Ranch. Discussion centered on farming, organics and biodynamics." Full Article

 

TuttiFoodie - 5.5.2010


True to His Roots
"And then you'll taste the wine. And ... you'll never have to wonder whether all of the above matters. Because you'll already know." Full Article

 

Ken Payton, ReignOfTerroir.com - 4.28.2010


Mendocino County Takes the Lead
"It is hard to find the words to describe these world class wines. I won't try. My advice? Get on the list." Full Article

 

Alastair Bland, Bohemian.com - 4.28.2010


Hot Wines: Vinters Must Adapt To Climate Change We Can Taste
"When Paul Dolan first began purpling his hands with the juice of Mendocino County grapes, he was a young winemaker producing organic wines in a challenging, cool weathered zone." Full Article

 

Renie & Sterling Steves, Fort Worth Business Press - 3.29.2010


Wines of the World: Paul Dolan's Organic Wines - Making them Green
"Paul Dolan Vineyards in Mendocino, was launched to have a strong venture into organics. His long-term belief that planet environmental issues significantly effect food, wine, and health has made him a pioneer in the industry." Full Article

 

Courtney Cochran, WineCountry.com - 3.23.2010


Biodynamic Dynamos
"A recent San Francisco tasting of some of our nation's top Biodynamic wines proved revelatory as potential for these much-buzzed-about quaffers goes." Full Article

 

Zester.com - 2.15.2010


The Taste of Climate Change
"Paul Dolan says it's time for the wine industry to lead the agricultural charge against global warming." Full Article

 

Culinary Wine & Food Adventures - 2.4.201


Food & Wine Matching: Paul Dolan Zinfandel & Memphis Dry Rub Barbecued Pork
"The second thing I need to tell you about the Paul Dolan Zinfandel is that it is not to be taken seriously. Which is not to say it isn't a fine wine, because it is very fine indeed. But it is also a smooth, easy, fruit driven red wine...guaranteed to lift the spirit and satisfy the soul if (and only if) enjoyed with a sense of levity rather than gravity..." Full Article

 

2010 Heart of Green Local Hero Award, TheDailyGreen.com


Paul Dolan Nominated
"The Daily Green's Heart of Green Award honor those people and organizations that take green to the mainstream - to the 'heart' of the American people..." Full Article

 

Wine Notes by Heidi Cusick Dickerson


Paul Dolan: Rooted and Visionary
"Rooted is the first word that comes to mind when describing Paul Dolan. As a 4th generation winemaker his family 'roots' are part of California's wine history..." Full Article


Ukiah Daily Journal - 12.24.2009


Hope & Despair: Paul Dolan reflects on the world
"And it is no less than the entire world that Dolan is concerned with. Last week, he attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen..." Full Article

YouTube.com - 9.14.2009


Harvest 2009
The first load of Biodynamic grapes from Dark Horse Vineyards were officially picked and crushed on September 11th.

 

KQED - 9.4.2009


The Politics of Green Wine
I often look at the chemical ingredients in what I buy. I shop at farmers markets for organic produce and use green cleaning supplies. So, it caught me off guard when a friend remarked, "you are so aware of what you eat, why aren't you just as curious about what you drink?"


QUEST on KQED Public Media.

 

TakePart.com - 4.23.2009


Sustainable Vineyards: TakePart Speaks with Paul Dolan
"Paul Dolan kindly took the time to answer 10 questions from me about sustainability, community and thier plans for Earth Week." Full Article

 

PressDemocrat.com Blog - 4.17.2009


Is Biodynamic Farming Witchcraft or Scientific?
"Read Paul's comments on this point counterpoint discussion." Full Article

 

Appellation America.com - 3.24.2009


Why Can't We All Be Gansters?
"The proof of Dolan's passion comes through crystal clear in the bottle, and his wines...possess the uncanny sense of place that only those made with superbly grown grapes and a resolutely non-conformist vision can." Full Article

 

Metro Magazine Cork Report - 2.2009


Forces of Universe Improve Wines: Biodynamics Catching On
"Healthy vines produce even healthier wines - more honest, more balanced, free of additives - and they taste good." Full Article

 

Wines & Vines - 2.2009


Keep the Green Light On
"For Sustainable winegrowing, Paul Dolan is the go-to guy, the Godfather of Green...He is a seemingly tireless promoter of sustainability." Full Article

 

Counternyc.com - 1.2009


Rebel of the Month
"Biodynamic winemaker Paul Dolan is determined to develop the wine industry as a model for all agriculture, worldwide." Full Article

 

Wine Spectator - 11.15.2008


Mendocino's Mr. Green
"Just call him Mr. Green. If Mendocino considers itself California’s most eco-friendly wine region, it’s mostly because of Paul Dolan." Full Article

 

Sunset Magazine - 9.2008


The Green Award
"Paul Dolan pioneered organics...explored biodynamics...and now has the first carbon-neutral winery in the country."

 

KGO View by the Bay - 5.27.08


The truth about green wines
What are green wines and where do you find them? Winegrower Paul Dolan provides some answers for KGO View by the Bay viewers. Full Interview

 

WSFG Radio - 4.08


Food & Wine Talk
Carole Kotkin and Simone Diament of South Florida Gourmet, interview Paul Dolan about green wines. Full Radio Interview

 

Meininger's Wine Business International - 03.03.3008


The Organic Growth of Biodynamic Wines
"Biodynamic wines are not a rich man’s game, but a committed farmer’s game.- Paul Dolan, winemaker..." Full Article

 

Press Democrat - 2.20.08


Dolan's Code
"With his roots planted firmly in biodynamic practices, trailblazing vintner practices the art of sustainable farming." Full Article

 

Wine Spectator - 05.2007


Paul Dolan, Biodynamic Man
"Wine Spectator senior editor Dana Nigro talks with Paul Dolan about the use of biodynamics at Parducci in California's Mendocino County..." Watch The Video


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