August Tasting - Sonoma County, CA

155 South Main Street,Keller TX 76248

25 August, 2022

Description

We’ve recently visited Tuscany and France, but summer vacation is over and we’re back stateside with some California wines this month! We hope you can join us as we taste 5 California wines. We’ll start a little north with a Chardonnay out of Mendocino County and then work our way down to Sonoma for the selection of Reds, tasting a few different varietals, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and a red blend. Sonoma County has quite a long history of wine production, with the first grapes being planted by Russian colonists in 1812. Sonoma has 19 recognized appellations, many of which you are likely familiar with, such as Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley. Surviving phylloxera and prohibition, wine production grew significantly through the mid-20th century, now with over 60 grape varieties (the most common being Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir), and has become an $11 billion local industry comprising over 40% of Sonoma County’s GDP. Some highlights on the wines below: - Repeal Cellers Chardonnay o Mendocino County o Graziano Family  Growing grapes and producing wine in Mendocino County since early 1900’s - Langhart & Hill Pinot Noir o Gap’s View Vineyard – Sonoma Coast  500,000+ acres along the Pacific Coast o Sustainable farming o Traditional expression of delicate Pinot Noir with moderate tannins and acidity o Aromas of cherry and cranberry - Paul Lorry Cabernet Sauvignon o Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County  In Russian River Valley  Known for Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel production - Ty Caton Petite Sirah o Moon Mountain – Sonoma Valley o 100% Estate Petite Sirah o Only 278 cases produced - Ty Caton Tytanium Red Blend o Moon Mountain – Sonoma Valley o Estate fruit: 38% Cabernet, 33% Petite Sirah, 24% Syrah, 3% Malbec, 2% Merlot o 478 cases produced o Aromas of black cherry, anise, and cocoa