The Meiomi Rose' 2017 is mainly a Rose' of Pinot Noir sourced from vineyards in 54% Monterey County, 36% Sonoma County, and 10% Santa Barbara County which are all first class areas for growing Pinot Noir. In a side note, wines that feature grapes from both the Central Coast AVA and the North Coast AVA, such as Meiomi, usually show California on the label as place of origin, but … [Read more...]
Charles de Marques Brut (Trader Joe’s)
Trader Joe's Brut Champagne..60% Pinot Meunier 40% Pinot Noir... Family Owned Small Production Real-Deal Champagne.... $21.99 … [Read more...]
Scharffenberger Brut Excellence
Today we try a Bubbly from Mendocino. A 60/40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir....... THE SCHARFFENBERGER BRUT EXCELLENCE... A Champagne Style Affordable Sparkling Wine … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 2017 Lot 23
The Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 2017 Lot 23 is a $12.99 Trader Joe's exclusive sourced from the Carneros AVA which is located about half in Sonoma and half in Napa. There are 3 top-notch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing areas in coastal Sonoma, the Sonoma Coast AVA which is situated between 2 coastal mountain ranges, the Russian River AVA which is a valley … [Read more...]
Ménage à Trois Luscious Pinot Noir 2017
The Ménage à Trois Luscious Pinot Noir 2017 is 76% Pinot Noir, 13% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, and 5% Zinfandel sourced from vineyards in the Central Coast AVA, the North Coast AVA, and the Lodi AVA in California. This is a Pinot Noir produced in a very modern California style that has become popular in the last few years, it is richer and bolder with more body than traditional … [Read more...]