Category: Rhone
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Mourvèdre – diversify with abundant sun, and less oak
Mourvedre is a classic grape for the Sierra Foothills because it loves heat and has a long growing season. Learn about who does Mourvedre best in the Sierra Foothills.
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Sierra Foothills Grenache
Grenache is a fantastic grape for high elevation wine making in the Sierra Foothills. A red fruit roll up with amazing herbal and spice notes thanks to elevation and terroir. The ultimate mountain spice variety.
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Viognier happily hidden behind Chardonnay
Viognier is a beautiful grape that does extremely well in the Sierra Foothills terroir. Here is where to find it.
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GSM makers of the Sierra Foothills
A blog on what is GSM, and which Sierra Foothill and Paso Robles wineries, have amazing GSM blends.
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Aging your Rhone styled wine
This post is a short take on aging wine, and specifically what Rhone styled wines do best in the cellar.
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The noble road to 100
Notes from Bill Easton’s talk on his journey to Ascent Syrah, the most awarded Syrah in the Sierra Foothills of California.
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California Syrah: from deep black fruit to king of red Rhône
California Syrah is still young in its evolution to a noble grape status. Learn about it in this blog.
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Rhone Valley Vineyards – vast and blended
My notes on the Rhone Valley Vineyards event in San Francisco, June 2023. Maybe augment your collection with some real french Rhone varietal wines.
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Roussanne found, where is Marsanne?
A fun trip down the winery trails of Roussanne and Marsanne. Learn about them both.