Book Club

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We love book club. In fact, for us it is mostly a wine drinking social club where we not only talk about the book, but we also use the time to catch up with our friends. When it's our turn to select the book, we pick from one of the myriad of books about wine that are on the shelves today. In the Book Club feature, we will share some of our favorite wine based books that we have read here at Qorkz, and we hope you enjoy them as well. 

When The Rivers Ran Red 

When Prohibition took effect in 1920, only a few months after one of the greatest California grape harvests of all time, violence and chaos descended on Northern California. Federal agents spilled thousands of gallons of wine in the rivers and creeks, gun battles erupted on dark country roads, and local law enforcement officers--sympathetic to their winemaking neighbors--found ways to stonewall the intruding authorities. For the state's winemaking families--many of them immigrants from Italy--surviving Prohibition meant facing a crucial decision--give up their idyllic way of life, or break the law to enable their livelihood to survive. 

Sosnowski's intimate history provides us with a new view into Prohibition America, away from the flappers and speakeasys of Chicago and New York, and into the lovely hills and valleys of wine country, where families hid vintages and prayed for the days when they could resume the craft that they loved. When the Rivers Ran Red tells of the extraordinary adventures of the stalwart efforts of immigrant families--the Seghesios, the Foppianos, the Nichelinis and the Cuneos--who saved one of America's most beloved traditions.

Wine Pairings For This Book 

Why The Pairing?

Sabina has placed an emphasis on creating a delicate Cabernet with lower alcohol in the classic Napa Valley style. This traditional and Cabernet is the perfect wine to drink while considering the long and storied history of the Napa Valley. 

Winemaker Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and concentrated with well-defined acidity and lush tannins. Dark cherry, currant, and blackberry abound in the aroma, followed by a chocolate, herbal flavor profile wrapped in cassis and black cherry. The blend of vibrant fruit and earthy notes are made complete with a long finish and smooth, lingering tannins. This wine is amazingly approachable now and will age gracefully for a solid 10+ years.