California Tasting

Discover Hidden Gems in California tasting
June 15 (Thursday)

Keywords:
American Viticultural Area (AVA) system
Established in 1980 with 267 AVAs

California
6 Regions, 147 AVAs with sub-AVAs

Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Alexander Valley
Sub-AVAs in Sonoma County, North Region, climate from cool to moderate to warm

Rubired
Colombard
Grape varieties in California






Tasting List:
  1. Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021
  2. Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020
  3. Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley Merlot 2019
  4. Frei Brothers Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
  5. Louis M Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  6. Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert 2020
  7. Orin Swift California Machete 2018
Very Simple Tasting Notes:
  1. Oak used to add richness different from NZ style; Fresh and clean with green apple and lemon
  2. Gentle press and fermented on the lees; Peach and pear
  3. Coarser American oak used; Mocha
  4. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Sirah for inky dark colour, 18 months in oak (California standard); Cherry
  5. Classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon style; Spicy
  6. Late picking Zinfandel for higher sugar, with Petit Sirah and Syrah; Blueberry pie
  7. Very dark colour with Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache; Licorice

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