Thanksgiving is gone, but the holidays have just gotten started! There is still quite a few celebrations to be had, whether you toast on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, New Years Eve or your own special event, we have the best wines in the area recommended straight from the winemaker’s lips! Paired with your favorite meals, tasted at parties or cocktail hours, or just used as gifts, these wines are perfect for any occasion.
1. 2014 Paso Pink Rose’ by Sculpterra
“Rose’ has become one of my favorite wines, and is so much fun to make! I crafted this wine knowing that I needed to use Grenache as the dominant player in the blend. It shows great depth in strawberry, raspberry and fresh, ripe, tropical fruits. Syrah gives the wine its jewel-like darker hue, adding notes of crushed herbs, roses and hints of ripe melon. The Mourvedre was so unique loaded with ripe guava, tangerine, and an orange zest tang. I almost wanted to bottle it on its own, it was that good! Pinot Noir and Primitivo contribute a tart brightness and boysenberry qualities. This Rose’ tastes so fresh and great “young”, but it will improve in the bottle through the end of 2015.”
-Paul Frankel, Winemaker
2. 2010 Harmony Cellars Reserve Aria
‘Aria’ has won GOLD at the Long Beach Grand Cru and SILVER at the Orange County Wine Competition.
3. 2012 La Mezcla Roja by Lone Madrone
Bonus!
While you are here tasting don’t forget to stay at the Adelaide Inn right near the freeway and wine country! Need someplace to eat? Check out The Restaurant at Justin for lunch or dinner, or stop by Opolo Winery over the weekend for their fire oven pizzas!