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		<title>Gems in the Cellar at Ruby Hill: A Livermore Treasure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Ness - HerVineNess</dc:creator>
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So, what exactly was that wine chosen &#8220;Best of Show” at the TVC Uncorked competition in June? It was simply listed as “Cabernet blend,” but it’s not what you think. It’s not a Bordeaux blend in the classic sense at all. Instead, this wine, made by Chris Graves, winemaker at Ruby Hill, is comprised of two varietals for which he has the utmost respect: Barbera (42%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (58%). Called “Intesa,” which means “agreement” in Italian, this wine has plenty of verve and vitality, isn&#8217;t polished off like a rock in a constant stream, and delivers a balance of fruit, acid and tannin that you look for in a well-crafted red blend. That it was Barbera playing the supporting actor role made it all the more interesting, as it sure seemed like there were more than two instruments playing in that band.
Intesa exudes the ripe black cherry, leather, pepper and cassis of Cabernet (Clone 7 sourced from the Ruby Hill estate vineyard), along with the racy currant and blackberry acidity of the Barbera, sourced from the Steven Kent and Smith Ranch Vineyards. Goes to show that French and Italians can co-exist nicely in the Livermore Valley, to the point [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Sojourn to the Sonoma Coast: The Wilder Side of Pinot</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Ness - HerVineNess</dc:creator>
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Some of the finest, yet feral pinots hail from the Sonoma Coast. This wild, steep, ocean-cooled terrain brings out the earthy root vegetable notes that are so intriguing in a complex pinot. In contrast, I find Russian River pinots insipidly cola-like in their uni-dimensionality.
I don’t quite get the connection between the name Sojourn Cellars and the chaise lounge on the label.  Sojourn conjures up travel, adventure and backpacks. Lounge chairs evoke lazy days poolside, with patio wines. And man, oh, man, that’s so not what&#8217;s in these bottles.
These are serious pinots that take your mouth on a trip.
The Sojourn Cellars Sonoma Coast wines beautifully illustrate the wilder side of pinot. The 2009 Rodgers Creek, made from Pommard clones and a touch of 777 to add brightness, is like brambleberries lurking in a dark wood, with layers of forest floor, soy, black cherry, allspice and a hint of horseradish. Richly textured, its intense acid core startles you like the sudden calling of a crow in a silent mist.
The 2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard pinot (Dijon, Swan and Pommard), is the chatty stranger you meet on a secluded hike. Easy to love, with sweet raspberry milk chocolate aromas, it delivers hints of earth, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Central Coast Wine Competition Crowns Albariño Best of Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Pierce Ranch Albariño From San Antonio Valley, South Monterey, Takes the Cake

The California Mid-State Fair recently held its ninth annual Central Coast Wine Competition, featuring over 600 Central Coast Wines grown exclusively on the Central Coast. Winners came from as far south as Santa Barbara, and as far north as Woodside.  The top honor, Best of Show, went to the Pierce Ranch Vineyards 2010 Albariño, San Antonio Valley. It also took Best White, Best of Albarino and Best of Monterey County: hooray! I love Albariño. If you haven’t tried it yet, think about a juicy, just-ripe white peach, dripping with summer sweetness down your chin. Drinking a glass of this is much less messy and about as much fun. Plus, there are no pits.
Best Red, Best of Other Red Varietals and Best of San Luis Obispo County went to veteran winemaking rock star, Kenneth Volk, for his 2008 Touriga, Paso Robles. Best Pink went to Niner Wine Estates 2010 Sangiovese Rose, Paso Robles, and
Best of Dessert, Best of White Dessert Wines went to Ray Franscioni Wines 2009 Late Harvest Riesling, Salinas, made by Dave Coventry. This gem, called “Lilia,” is succulent and saucy, with spicy flavors of honey, red grapefruit, [...]]]></description>
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