Wines Of The Gold Country!

May 16, 2008

Stevenot Persuasion 2006
Aromas of orange blossom, fleshy mango and passion fruit are vivid and bright, with a beguiling minerality and spiciness. On the palate, ripe citrus and pineapple notes combine rich and lively fruit with a creamy vanilla core. The finish is long and seamless, showing excellent acid balance and abundant flavor.
Allyson’s Pairing: Soignon Bucherondin

Amador Foot Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2006
This winery often turns up real jewels. Fans of dry Sauvignon Blancs need to stock up on this one by the case. It has New Zealand-like gooseberries and citrus flavors and a long, rich spicy finish.
Allyson’s Pairing: Morbier

Renwood Barbera 2005
This Barbera is a deep red color. The aromas are rich with cooked berry and new oak. Typical of Barbera is a tangy tartness, smooth finish and lots of fresh fruit flavors. Scents of vanilla and caramel from the small oak barrel aging complement the fruit aromas and flavors. Approachable now, this is a very nice wine to drink young.
Allyson’s Pairing: Willamette Valley Boorenkass

Terre Rouge Tete A Tete 2005
Tête-à-Tête is a fun easy drinking assemblage of Mediterranean varietals ( 56% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre & 16% Grenache) sappy, spicy, fabulous flavor, and great texture. It is an eminently enjoyable everyday bottle. The 2005 has a deep boysenberry fruit suggestions, smoky/meaty/gamey complex flavor components that emphasize our terroir, and a lengthy creamy texture. This is a great California wine value !
Allyson’s Pairing: Cypress Grove Midnight Moon

Sierra Vista Syrah 2004
In the glass, this is a dark purple wine with rich hues of garnet and plum. The aromas are of spices and leather with hints of black fruits and clove. In the mouth, the tannins open to layers of rich spice and bold fruit.
Allyson’s Pairing: Duck Pate With Black Truffles

Karly Pokerville Zinfandel 2006
Karly Pokerville Zinfandel is bone dry. The body and color are a little on the light side (such is life with young vines), but there is no shortage of bouquet or flavor. The aromas are spicy; cinnamon and briar. How this happened without some French oak is beyond me... The flavors are cinnamon and raspberry with a light, dry finish. All in all, a pretty dang cool bottle of wine. 2,813 cases produced.
Allyson’s Pairing: Roaring Forties Blue