So many great wine regions to explore.
Living on the west coast provides relatively easy access to such acclaimed places as the Napa Valley, but some of the best wine-tasting experiences can be had in those that are lesser known. Your reward for heading off the beaten track? Plenty of rural beauty, no big tour buses, uncrowded tasting rooms, and some really good wine at very fair prices. Our latest article for the Daily Hive takes a look at 5 relatively hidden wine region gems that we definitely recommend. Click here for details!
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A glass or Rosé on a summer’s day.
Every year about this time, the craving starts. As summer starts showing signs of arrival, our palates turn to something a bit lighter and more refreshing than the dependable, comforting reds that have gotten us through the winter. As the weather warms up, Rosé is calling and we’re more than happy to pick up a glass and answer.
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2014 Daou Viognier
Not for the faint of heart, this is a full-bodied white that has classic Viognier characteristics that have been dialed up a notch. A wonderfully floral nose with peach and honeysuckle on the palate. Soft and smooth with a plush mouth feel, it is well balanced and one of the finest Viogniers we’ve tasted.
Excellent+
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It is rare for a winery to make its mark after just three vintages. It’s even more rare to make that mark based on a grape used more often for blending than as a single varietal. Dracaena Wines has managed to stake its claim early as a winery to watch by doing both.
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2012 Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit Blanc de Tablas
Made up of 75% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc & 5% Picpoul Blanc, this wine is the quintessential example of balance. Rich, smooth, and creamy yet not overdone in any way. Butter, cream, and honey notes in perfect harmony with stone fruit and mineral. Drinking beautifully now, it demonstrates an enormous amount of complexity so it will definitely age well.
Excellent+
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