Types of red wine : Cabernet sauvignon

Cabernet sauvignon

Cabernet sauvignon

(Ca-burr-nay so-veen-yaw) Widely accepted as one of the world’s best varieties. Cabernet sauvignon is often blended with cabernet franc and merlot. It usually undergoes oak treatment. Read more

Types of red wine : Zinfandel

Zinfandel

Perhaps the world’s most versatile wine grape, making everything from blush wine (White Zinfandel), to rich, heavy reds.

Food pairings: very much depends on the freshness/heaviness of the wine; tomato-sauce pastas, pizza, and grilled and barbecued meats.

Districts: only found in California.

Typical taste in varietal wine: often a zesty flavor with berry and pepper.

Kosta Browne - Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004

Kosta Browne

Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley 2004
96 / $38
California
1,020 cases made

Dan Kosta and Michael Browne have joined the ranks of California’s most accomplished Pinot Noir producers since arriving on the scene 10 years ago. Kosta Browne is red-hot, with six of its seven 2004 Sonoma Pinot Noirs garnering classic scores. The Russian River bottling is a blend from four vineyards: Cohn, Koplen, Amber Ridge and Bly. Read more

Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain Estate 2005

Ridge
Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain Estate 2005

95 points / $35
2,000 cases made Read more

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Tagged: 2005, California, Red Wine