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THE COAST NEWS
NOV. 22, 2013
F OOD &W INE After the harvest:
THE QUIET WINDS OF SONOMA reat wine begins in G the vineyard somewhere between January and March as the season matures. Taste of Wine If all goes well and the season ends as it did in 2013 in Sonoma, Calif. there will be a collective sigh of relief, and another legacy of great wines will have revealed itself. There is cause for celebration as all 400plus wineries in 16 Sonoma AVA Districts are praising the exceptional quality of the grapes. The harvest began early and the pace quickened throughout September and ended the last week in October, earlier than normal. Mother Nature delivered in an autumnal way. Now is a serene time to visit and take in the beautiful fall colors of the wineries, an intermezzo between harvest and the colder weather to come. You’ll travel 50 miles to see it all, sam-
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The Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma in 2013 had more rain than most areas, but dry, steady winds dried the grapes, many of which are Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo by Frank Mangio
pling the Sonoma Wine Country that stuns the senses. If you visit, we recommend you taste the wines, enjoy the restaurants without the summer crowds and pick out a few smaller towns for the history and ambience of earlySonoma. Some wineries to try: R2 Wine Company (R Squared). Brothers Richard and Roger Roessler have a mission to create wines that are an expression of their place of origin and taste great. Their winery is just a short walk from Sonoma Square.You will love their Gold Medal winner 2011 Black Pinot Noir. It’s a deep ruby red
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color and fills the glass with ripe cherry and earthy aromas. Note the long, silky finish. r2winecompany.com. Arrowhead Winery. Arrowhead hits the target with its 2006 Arrowhead Cabernet Sauvignon, a harmonious blend of berry fruits, notes of cedar and well-integrated tannins. Arrowheadwinery.com. Bella Vineyards. In the heart of Dry Creek Valley, try the 2010 Zinfandel Rocky Ridge, with intense aromas and flavors of plum, blackberries and cassis with silky tannins. Don’t miss the wine caves. bellawinery.com.
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Encinitas 296 N. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA
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Ferrari-Carano. Founded in Dry Creek Valley in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano, the gardens are gorgeous and the wines are known worldwide. The 2009 Tresor (aptly named for “treasure”), is a favorite, blended and barrel aged in French Oak for 19 months for fruit intensity. Lingering sweet notes of dark chocolate add great depth. ferrari-carano.com. Anaba. A small boutique family owned winery operated by wind turbine. Their 2010 Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast is a perfectly
San Marcos 113 S. Las Posas San Marcos, CA (located near Sprouts)
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