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Wine Enthusiast - August 2011 Issue

July 1, 2011

95 pts WE - Center of Effort 2008 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley); $40  One of the best Edna Valley Pinot Noirs ever.  This region normally produces Pinots with crisp acidity and fine varietal character, and so it is here, with its cherry, black raspberry, red currant, and sandalwood flavors.  But there's extra depth and complexity, with a wildly exotic, spicy edge, that lift the wine into greatness.  Right up there with the best of coastal California.  Hard to tell where it's going, but give it a good decant before serving.  Editor's Choice.  -SH

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SLO City News - '10 Questions with Lynn Diehl'

February 2, 2011

Lynn Diehl, of SLO City News interviews Nathan R. Carlson of Center of Effort Wines about the new project, Food, and the future of our regional wine industry.


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Trelio Food & Wine - New wines from winemakers Nathan Carlson & Mike Sinor

December 3, 2010

Sommellier Chris Shackleford of Trelio in Clovis blogs about the 2008 Center of Effort Pinot Noir, a standout in a recent Pinot Noir blind tasting event at his restaurant. Click here to read the article »

Author Michael Gelb - Tasting Notes: Center of Effort

October 27, 2010

The author of "Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking - Uncork Your Creative Juices" weighs in on the newly released Center of Effort Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  Michael was interviewed about his new book for a feature in the December 31 2010 issue of 'The Wine Spectator'. Click here to read the article »