2011 Humanitas Good Earth Cabernet Sauvignon - Product Of The Day

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Be the inner chef! Take a little white pepper, throw in some dark fruits like raspberries, blueberries and even some cranberries, toss in some chocolate, fresh Bing cherries, a little cola, and a dose of baseball glove leather (seriously!) and you’ve got the complex nose of the Reid Vineyards Cab. On one hand it's ‘classic’ Napa Cab, and on the other hand it's uniquely Reid with a tantalizing dose of winemaker Rob Lloyd. Think classic, yet dynamic and mysterious. It calls out for a classic steak dish or a bold roast. And music always completes the vibe. Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Mozart, Beatles, Pearl Jam?

Taste With Owner Judd Wallenbrock 

Manton Valley - Wine Region Of The Day

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Manton Valley 

Manton Valley received its designation as an AVA in 2014. Situated on 9,800 acres, Manton Valley is located in Tehama and Shasta Counties in Northern California. The region is known for its distinctive red volcanic soils, which are mostly a gravelly loam. The terrain is mostly foothills with growing elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 feet. The Manton Valley is washed in daily sunlight and is dry and arid during the day. The nearby mountains provide a cooling effect on the region, lowering the nightly temperature and creating a large diurnal swing. This diurnal swing allows the grapes to stay on the vine longer and develop a balanced acidity and tannin structure. The region is known for its production of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

Alexander Valley - Wine Region Of The Day

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Alexander Valley 

The Alexander Valley AVA is located north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County and was granted status as an AVA in 1984. The Alexander Valley is the largest wine region in all of Sonoma and is also the most heavily planted. The Russian River flows through the valley, surrounded by vineyards on both sides, leading to a very picturesque setting. The signature alluvial soil of the region allows a variety of different vines to flourish here. The Russian River provides early morning fog that covers the lower vineyard areas until it burned off by the morning sun. During the afternoon, the Alexander Valley is one of the hottest areas in Northern California but come evening, the valley cools down significantly. The wide diurnal temperature cycle allows fruit to ripen slowly and retain acidity, leading to a more balanced wine. Wines from the Alexander Valley are known for their luxurious mouth feel and bright flavors. The Alexander Valley produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

2012 Coruce Viognier - Product Of The Day

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2012 CORUCE VIOGNIER

$ 25.95

GOLD MEDAL - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Tasting Notes

2012 Coruce Viognier: This Central Coast wine is 100% Viognier from the World Famous Bien Nacido Vineyards near Santa Maria California. This wine was destemmed and cold soaked for 24 hours then pressed off the skins and settled for 3 days and racked off its solids. It was then cold fermented for 21 days in stainless steel and aged for 10 months in neutral French Oak barrels.

This wine has aromas and flavors of Honeysuckle, citrus blossoms, white melon, apricot, peach and banana. Lush and viscous with a vibrant finish. Serve chilled.

Taste With Qorkz Sommelier Ryan Evans

Saddle Rock Malibu - Wine Region Of The Day

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Saddle Rock - Malibu

Saddle Rock - Malibu received its designation as an AVA in 2006. Situated on 2,100 acres, Saddle Rock-Malibu is located high in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County. Located just 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Saddle Rock's growing region sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet above sea level. Saddle Rock - Malibu has sandy, rocky soil, which is well draining and forces the grapes to dig their roots deep into the ground in search of water. The region is washed in sunlight during the day, but its high elevation allows for cooling nighttime effects that lengthen the growing season, allowing the fruit to develop good acidity balance. The hot days of Saddle Rock-Malibu make the region ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Zinfandel.

2012 Nobelle Wines Grenache/Syrah

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$ 28.00

This production was harvested by hand in the fall of 2012: 65/100 Kiler Canyon syrah was harvested in September and 35/100 Staar Ranch grenache was harvested in early October. It was then aged 24 months in new French oak barrels.

VINEYARD NOTES

Kiler Canyon is home to some of the best syrah in the county; it shares a fence line with Terry Hoag Cellars a well-established winery and a big syrah house as well. Conditions were ideal! A mild leaf thinning had to be done in August to get full sun exposure and good ventilation against potential mildew.

WINEMAKING NOTES

The syrah was pungeon fermented; we removed the head of 2 Cadus Medium toast pungeons and introduced the freshly crush fruit. Punch down was done twice a day by hand, the 2 wines were made separately then blended together and aged for another 6 months in a brand new pungeons.

TASTING NOTES

Impressive coffee bean scent when you open the bottle, follow by toasted bread and nutty aromas. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety, but the tannins are strong. Thanks to the syrah, a long acidity from the grenache makes the finish linger. A solid red with at least a 10 year aging potential.LIMITED PRODUCTION 186 CASES

This wine can only be shipped to:

Arkansas, California

2012 Calstar Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir - Product of the Day

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$ 40.00

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL - 2015 SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR

20% DISCOUNT ON THE BOTTLE PRICE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A CASE 

TASTING NOTES 

Bright ruby violet color carried by lovely aromas of rich, ripe blackberry, cassis liqueur, black licorice, fine leather and rhubarb.  A hint of gamey roasted meats give the wine immediate complexity and interest.  On the palate, the wine follows the nose with dark marionberry and black plummy flavors. Juicy acidity provides balance for the round, soft tannins and lingering finish of cola, coffee and sweet oak.

TECHNICAL DATA

Varietal Composition:  100% Pinot Noir
Appellation:  Sonoma Coast 
Barrel Aging: 30% New, European Oak
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest Date: October 9, 2012
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Aging Potential: Five to seven years

LIMITED PRODUCTION 136 CASES 

This wine can only be shipped to:

California, Florida, Washington DC

Omen Sierra Foothills Red Blend - Product Of The Day

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2014 OMEN SIERRA FOOTHILLS RED BLEND

$ 20.00

$0.01 shipping on orders of 6 or more

$9.00 shipping on bottles 1-5

VINTAGE

The third year of drought and the direst year on record, was coupled with an early bud break and a hotter than normal summer. Overall the harvest started earlier than normal. Although with slightly lower yields, an incredible quality and concentration was obtained, especially for red varietals. 

TASTING NOTES

Omen, Red Blend is an explosion of flavors and intensity. From spices to cassis and dark cherry notes, the complexity of the blend transcends into subtle notes of leather and dark chocolate. The mouth feel is rich with luscious and elegant tannins. A very bold and powerful wine that is still approachable and balanced. 

WINEMAKING

In order to create the complex foundation of Omen, we work with a vibrant community of distinguished vineyards across the Sierra Foothills. Each block has been fermented separately to be able to preserve the single characteristics of the variety and the vineyard. The blend is then created and aged in 30% new oak for 8 months.

Numbers

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Zinfandel (40%), Merlot (15%) and Pinot Noir (5%) 

AVA: Sierra Foothills 
Alcohol: 14.1%
PH: 3.81
TA: 5.16 g/L
RS: <0.1g/L (Dry) 

Food Pairings

Omen is great with steak, ribs, and duck. Any kind of barbecue will be complemented well by this wine. One of my favorite is a charcoal baked camembert with herb crackers as an appetizer. For dessert, I highly recommend a dark chocolate torte. Bon appetite! 

2012 Coruce Syrah - Product Of The Day

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2012 CORUCE SYRAH

$ 23.95

GOLD MEDAL - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Tasting Notes

This wine is comprised of 93% Syrah and 4% Petite Sirah and 3% Viognier.  The fruit was hand harvested and table sorted and then cold soaked on the skins for 48 hours and then co-fermented for 16 days and pressed off the skinsand racked off the solids into 3 and 4 year old French oak barrels and aged for 18 months.  Left on the lees and stirred monthly.

This wine has flavors and aromas of dark cherries, plum, lavender, blueberries followed by a toasty bacon finish.  Medium tannins

This wine is exclusively available for residents of California and Nevada residents or those with a California based wine locker. 

2013 Agnitio Sauvignon Blanc - Product Of The Day

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2013 AGNITIO SAUVIGNON BLANC

$ 30.00

VINTAGE

The 2013 growing season was early, even and all-around excellent. A warm, dry spring brought early bud break, helped with canopy vigor and berry size, and created ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set under sunny skies. With the exception of one heat spike in late June and early July, temperatures were consistently in the zone for optimal vine activity, resulting in notably healthy vines as fruit went through veraison and began to ripen. This vintage gave us the extraordinary gift to pick what we wanted, when we wanted.

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of bright citrus, grapefruit, orange peel, and kiwi are expressed on the nose while hints of anise and limestone suggest an elegant minerality. The palate is driven by its extraordinary acidity, giving this wine a refined crispness and long lasting finish.

WINEMAKING

Grapes from the Oak Knoll and Coombsville AVA’s were gently whole-cluster pressed for over four hours. Juice was racked off its lies after it had a chance to settle down in a tank for 24 hours at 50°F. It was 100% fermented in barrels with a blend of 8% new French oak (Cigar Light toast barrel), 52% neutral oak and 40% stainless steel. Aged “sur lies fines” for 6 months.

NUMBERS
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH: 3.2
TA: 7.1 g/L
RS: <0.3 g/L Dry

This wine can only be shipped to:
California, Florida, Minnesota

June 8th - This Date In Wine History

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Wine has a long established history of being our drink of choice for celebrating, entertaining, and savoring life; but it didn't start out that way. From the invention of the barrel to the designation of the separate viticultural areas, wine has a long and sorted history.  In our daily feature This Date In Wine History, we share an event of critical importance in wine history. 

June 8 

  • Thomas Harris's November el Hannibal is released in 1999. In the November el Hannibal Lector sends Clarice Starling a old bottle of Chateau d'Yquem for her 33rd birthday.
  • Nannina de 'Medici married Bernardo Rucellai in 1466. Vernaccia di San Gimignano was served to the wedding guests.
  • California's San Antonio Valley AVA was designated in 2006.