Recently I was hired by
Fat Grape Winery to write up tasting notes. I've been friends with Rick Bowen (co-owner) and his dad Pat (winemaker & co-owner) for many, many years.
Patrick started as a home winemaker in the late 90s before he delved into the business side in 2008. He has always made powerful but not overbearing sulfite-free, unfined, unfiltered reds. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend you check out this little winery in the old Navy Brig on Treasure Island. You can either make a quick trip or spend a day on the island as there are 4 other wineries out there and one of the most picturesque views of San Francisco. When this was written the tasting was free.
