The Sonoma-Cutrer Owsley Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2016 is a single vineyard Pinot Noir grown in the southeastern corner of the Russian River AVA inside the Sonoma County AVA of Northern California. The Owsley Vineyard is along the Bloomfield Gap which is the geological feature that funnels fog inland from the Pacific Ocean to the vineyards of the Russian River, Owsley … [Read more...]
Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Chardonnay 2015
The Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Chardonnay 2015 is 100% Chardonnay sourced from Ferrari-Carano Estate vineyards in Alexander Valley AVA, Dry Creek AVA, the Russian River Valley AVA, and the Carneros AVA all inside the Sonoma County AVA. Those 4 AVA's are an excellent selection of cool growing areas and warmer regions, giving this Chard a nice taste of Sonoma feel. Sixty … [Read more...]
Burning Cavalier Merlot Cabernet 2017
The Burning Cavalier Merlot Cabernet 2017 is a rather morbidly named $5.99 Trader Joe's import wine, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in the Languedoc region of France, just north of the border with Spain and along the Mediterranean Sea. The Languedoc is the largest grape growing region in France and while there are well-known and pricey areas inside the … [Read more...]
Paxis Red Blend 2013
The Paxis Red Blend 2013 is a blend of Touriga Nacional (this THE red grape of Portugal), Tinta Roriz (also known as Tempranillo), and Touriga Franca (an indigenous grape that mixes well with Touriga Nacional) sourced from vineyards in the Lisboa region of Portugal. I found Paxis on sale for $6.99 and while this is the 2013 vintage the current vintage is 2015, though if … [Read more...]
Castle Rock Los Carneros Sonoma Pinot Noir 2012
The Castle Rock Los Carneros Sonoma Pinot Noir 2012 is, of course, sourced from long termed contracted vineyards in the Sonoma side of the Carneros AVA in Northern California. Carneros is located inside both Napa and Sonoma, which is why the distinction is made. If you are trying to find Carneros sail east under the Golden Gate Bridge and when you can turn left or north and … [Read more...]