Before you say anything, I know winter is closing in and it’s cold outside but this really is an awesome wine. It’s just arrived this week and one sip and I couldn’t say no! I’m sure you’ll agree.
Brought to you by Jean Luc Colombo, his wife Anne, and their daughter Laure, now head winemaker sourcing fruit from their three certified organic vineyards in Cote du Rhone and the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This wine will pair ideally with Stir fry Thai Chicken, Sushi, Crab or Lobster Cakes, lighter seafood-based salads, and Turkey.
This is a crisp clean wine that is an absolute pleasure to drink. From the second this hits the glass delightful aromas of wildflowers and peach alert you to the fact this is a Viognier heightening your anticipation. One sip and you’ll be impressed with the crisp clean mouthfeel with elegance and balance that entices you to take another sip and experience wild white flowers, ripe peach, and tropical fruits with just a hint of sweetness.
and a big bold Red Blend to consider …
Brassfield Eruption Red Blend 2019
Make no mistake, this is a big, bold, rich, plum-juicy wine sourced from vineyards located in the western section of the High Valley Appellation (around 2,000 feet in elevation) known as High Serenity Ranch northwest of Sacramento, east of Clear Lake. Despite being a ‘Proprietary Blend’, which means they don’t want to tell you, I have it on good authority it is a blend of Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Zinfandel.
High Serenity Ranch was a former Cattle Ranch until around 1973 when Jerry Brassfield purchased 1,600 acres of the original ranch. Realizing the potential of the region he has continued to acquire land with Brassfield Winery being established in 1998 and has gone from strength to strength including, now vineyards, around Round Mountain Volcano producing excellent wines from the uniquely volcanic soils. In dedication to the fertile ground, it came from, this wine found its name.
Rich fruit-driven aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, plums, caramel, chocolate, and spices. The palate has a great mouthfeel showcasing the rich vibrant character of this blend than draws down on every grape varietal utilized. Blackberries, cherries, plums, and chocolate dominate with secondary notes of vanilla, caramel, and baking spices that linger on a long finish. Pair with red meats and BBQ all day long. Will cellar out to 2027 without a problem. I should also mention it is a whopping 15.5% so handle it with care or Uber home! If you’re an Orin Swift fan, this is definitely the wine for you.
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Vine to Table 
My wine budget called and asked me to stop reading your blog…….
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