Category Archives: Wines Tasted (new)

California Wine Trails Wine Review – Ledson Winery – 2009 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on January 6, 2013 by admin

Ledson Winery – 2009 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc A few months ago California Wine Trails had the opportunity to meet with our friends the Smith’s from So Cal at Ledson’s Winery for a private tasting.  The winery is located … Continue reading →

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California’s old-vine Carignane – Toucan Wines 2008

Posted on April 8, 2012 by admin

Carignan or Carignane, as it’s usually known in here in the United States, is a rising variety among full-bodied red wines in California. Carignane is a very heavy-producing vine generally associated with southern France or Spain. For centuries it has … Continue reading →

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2008 Toucan Estate Zinfandel Arroyo Grande Valley

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Dark garnet/purple with a huge nose of ripe wild berry and complex fruits. Lush, ripe berry fruit welcomes your taste-buds with a core of delicious fruit. And the big full mouth-feel and long finish invites your next taste. Continue reading →

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Wine Review – Carol Shelton 2007 “Wild Thing” Zinfandel

Posted on March 16, 2012 by admin

Wild Thing Zin from Carol Shelton opens with a light menthol and black cherry bouquet with just a hint of leather Continue reading →

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Wine Review – Bugay 2009 Zinfandel

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

“We believe the potential to make great wine must originate in the vineyard. Our most important role is to be mindful custodians of our extraordinary vineyards and surrounding habitat while insuring notability in our wines.”
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Wine Review – Storybook Mountain 2008 Matacanas Range Zinfandel

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

Storybook Mountain has established a wide reputation for the consistently high quality of its wines. The Zinfandel tradition began at Storybook Mountain in the early 1880′s when its red clay-loam hillsides in the Mayacamas Range were first planted to this … Continue reading →

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Wine Review – Peterson ’09 Zinfandel

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

The intense blackberry aromas blend with subtle black pepper and a touch of earthiness. Food friendly and full bodied, this is Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel as it should be. Continue reading →

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Wine Review – Artezin Zinfandel ‘09

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

Artezin Zinfandel is instantly recognizable as a classic, fruit-forward but not jammy with presenting itself as full-bodied wine with round tannins and moderate alcohol.  Artezin Mendocino County Zinfandel represents a blend of the best sustainably farmed grapes from family-owned vineyards … Continue reading →

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Wine Review – Perry Creek 2008 ZINMAN

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

The owners or Perry Creek state that their wines are made to dance upon your palate and awaken your spirit. Continue reading →

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Cass Winery – ‘09 “Rockin’ One” Red Blend – Wine Review

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin

This is a Medium bodied Rhône-style Red blend.  Rockin’ One proved to be a versatile food-pairing wine.  A Rhône-blend combining the best components of Mourvèdre 40%, Syrah 30%, Grenache 15% and Petite Sirah 15%.  This is a very nice Rhône. … Continue reading →

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