Winery: Yorkville Cellars Grape(s): Malbec Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Farming Certification: CCOF Organic Price: 25-30 Review: Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and earth rise up from a glass. Rich flavors of blueberry, bright cherry, and boysenberry come together with notes of violets and cocoa on the palate. A supple Malbec that’s much more fruit-driven ...
Winery: Yorkville Cellars Grape(s): 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Carmenere, 5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Richard the Loin-Heart Farming Certification: CCOF Organic Price: 25-30 Review: On the nose, highlights of blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries meld with accents of barrel spice and oak. ...
Winery: Yorkville Cellars Grape(s): Semillon 60% & Sauvignon Blanc 40% Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Eleanor of Aquitaine Farming Certification: CCOF Organic Price: 20-25 Review: Fragrant notes of honey, pear, and citrus with accents of dusty minerals rise up from a glass. Lively notes of lemon, lime, and ruby red grapefruit meld ...
The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) participated in an unprecedented international Joint Session on Sustainability on Oct. 19 with other member countries of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) and FIVS, an international wine industry trade association, to discuss their national and regional sustainability programs. The goal of the session was to continue the leadership ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Zinfandel Region: El Dorado County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: A bouquet of leather, blackberry, raspberries, and white pepper rises from a glass. Flavors of dark berries come forth on the palate accented by leather, spice, and a hint of minerals. The wine has a hearty character that’s ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Petite Sirah Region: El Dorado County Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 25-30 Review: Aromas of bacon, pepper, earth, coffee, and dried cherry can be discovered on the nose. A sip offers flavors of black cherry and blackberry complicated by notes of pepper, minerals, and coffee. A wine with robust flavors, ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Viognier Region: El Dorado County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: A bouquet of peach, honeysuckle, and nutty suggestions rise from a glass. A sip reveals floral, peach, and pear notes accented by suggestions of minerals and a hint of lemon zest. A wine that’s somewhat round, its lush ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Region: El Dorado County Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 25-30 Review: Aromas of cherries and plums unfold into notes of pepper, dark chocolate, and smoky oak on the nose. Flavors of herbs, cherry, pepper, powered cocoa, and minerals emerge on the palate. The wine is smooth but not ...
Grape(s): Pinot Blanc Winery: Alma Rosa Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 25-30 Review Lovely floral notes combine with aromas of peach, a hint of lemon, and suggestions of minerals on the nose. After a sip, flavors of peach and melon unfold into floral accents, a bit of citrus, and a ...
Winery: McFadden Grape(s): Pinot Gris Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: The nose offers notes of apple and melon along with floral suggestions, vanilla, and sweet spice. With a sip, flavors of apple and sour melon come forth with a few floral hints, a touch of spice, and mineral ...
Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek...
A celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music,...
