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Wines of the Week: Sips from Sonoma County

Sonoma County is famous for its wine and, while one can spend a small fortune on bottles from the region, one doesn't need to shell out more than $30 to enjoy the quality. Here are a handful of wines from the region our tasting panel enjoyed:

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Rodney Strong 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir
Winery: Rodney Strong
Grape(s):
100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Year: 2018

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Lots of strawberry and peach aromas rise up from a glass, alongside a few floral and mineral hints. A nice acidity lifts up the palate, carrying flavors of strawberries, peaches, and passion fruits, accented by whispers of minerals and spring flowers. Fairly crisp and quite clean, enjoy on a picnic with turkey sandwiches plus a watermelon and arugula salad.
Rating: 90

Ferrari-Carano 2017 Pinot Grigio
Winery: Ferrari-Carano
Grape(s):
Pinot Grigio
Region: Sonoma County, Caliofornia

Year:
2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A glass present aromas of peaches, melons, citrus blossoms, and minerals. Plenty of peach and honeydew flavors emerge on the palate, flowing into elements of orange peal and minerals. A good body and pleasant acidity make this a rather approachable wine. Pair with baked tilapia.
Rating: 89

Beringer 2016 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Beringer
Grape(s):
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, & 2% Petite Verdot
Region: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
The nose weaves together aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and currants with nuances of herbs, anise, and clove. Cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry flavors take center stage on the palate, backed up by notes of mocha, clove, and olive. Classically structured and rich, match it up with roast beef.
Rating: 90

Roth 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Roth
Grape(s):
90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 13% Syrah
Region: Alexander valley, Sonoma County, California

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Aromatics of blackberries, black cherries, and cassis play among nuances of dark chocolate and toasty oak on the nose. Lots of dark fruit, including black cherry, currant, and blackberry, comes forth on the palate, accented by elements of toasty oak, minerals, and olive. Match it up with beef kabobs.
Rating: 89

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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