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Ridge, Three Valleys, Sonoma
March 20, 2014Grapes 65% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 3% Mataro, 2% Alicante Bouchet,1% Grenache and a partridge in a pear tree. Facts You know what I’ve always admired about Ridge? It’s that they manage to “do Zin” without making … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Field Blend, Ridge, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Three Valleys, Zinfandel | Leave a comment //Tunisian Chicken Kebabs with Currant and Olive Relish Paired with Gary Farrell “Redwood Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc.
August 5, 2012It’s dishes like this that make you question why you even go out to eat. Seriously.There was a decent amount of prep up-front on this recipe, but the beauty is that it can be made a day or two ahead … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Gary Farrell wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing, Sonoma | Leave a comment //Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County.
March 8, 2012Grape 100% Cabernet Franc Facts A well-made Cabernet Franc is without a doubt one of my favorite wines; although very few wineries produce a pure varietal wine from this little-know Bordeaux grape, and it’s usually overshadowed in blends by … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, California, Sonoma | 1 Comment //Meeker Handprint Merlot
July 20, 2011Grapes 83% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot Facts Good God I love this stuff! Probably my favorite all time Merlot, and not just due to the cool bottle! It’s also probably … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Meeker Merlot, Meeker wine, Merlot, Russian River Valley, Sonoma | Leave a comment //Gewurz by Alexander Valley Vineyards – Gewurztraminer from Mendocino County
May 3, 2011Grape 100% Gewurztraminer Facts Before we get started let’s get the pronunciation on the grape out of the way: ‘ga-VERTZ-trah-MEE-ner’ It’s a tough one! Alexander Valley Vineyards decided a few years ago that the Gewurz was one of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Germany, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino, Organic, Sonoma | Leave a comment //
