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Pierce Ranch 2008 Albarino

Pierce Ranch 2008 Albarino

June 2, 2010 No Comments

Perhaps the most highly prized white grape of Spain and Portugal, Albariño is in many ways the crown jewel of Iberian whites. Famous for the crisp, full-flavored wines it produces in Galicia, this varietal is also used to make the refreshing but comparatively lightweight Vinho Verde of the Minho Valley in Portugal. Grape(s): Albarino Winery: ...

Pierce Ranch 2006 Tempranillo

Pierce Ranch 2006 Tempranillo

June 2, 2010 No Comments

Long recognized as the flagship varietal of the Iberian Peninsula, Tempranillo has been the basis of noble wines for centuries. Famed for its role as the primary component of Spain’s Rioja, Tempranillo is an indispensible feature of the Spanish viticultural landscape and is one of the most widely planted varietals in Spain and Portugal. Just ...

Pierce Ranch 2006 Touriga

Pierce Ranch 2006 Touriga

June 2, 2010 No Comments

Touriga is the name applied to a pair of Portuguese varietals that create exceptional wines prized for their richness and remarkable aromatics. Though U.S. labeling laws only allow the use of the generic term “Touriga”, in truth, this designation usually refers to either one or both of the two varietals known in Portugal as Touriga ...

Pierce Ranch 2006 Cosecheiro

Pierce Ranch 2006 Cosecheiro

June 2, 2010 No Comments

Their Cosecheiro is an estate-grown blend that derives its name from the Spanish cosechero, referring to the small, independent winegrowers of the Iberian Peninsula. The 2006 vintage is comprised of Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, and Tinto Cão sourced from their Y Ranch and Home Ranch vineyards in the San Antonio Valley. These components were ...

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek...

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival

A celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music,...

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2012

    60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries assemble to bring you the culinary experience of a lifetime. Enjoy...

Laguna Beach Uncorked!

  Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest, takes place on Saturday, March 10, from 1-4 p.m....

Lodi Spring Wine Show

 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday Located in the Ole Mettler...

World of Wine 2012 Barrel Tasting Weekend

  March 3 and 4, 2012 from 10am to 4:30pm   It’s WoW time again! That’s when thewineries of...

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