An unsettled Saturday was host to the 3rd Annual Fielding pre-tasting:  one minute it was sunny, the next a few drops fell from the sky and a call of thunderstorms was being threatened for in the forecast.  But that didn’t stop the Fielding folks and fans from enjoying their annual preview event.  Seven wines were let out of their tanks and/or barrels to be paraded in front of the followers of Fielding to be judged; there was also an advance chance to take some home before their general release … for current or later enjoyment.  Five whites and 2 reds – including a barrel sample of the 2006 Syrah – and at least 2 wines wouldn’t see the inside of the retail store till August of 2008.

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