![]() ![]() What to Try: Domaine de La Côte "Bloom Fields" Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir Mayacamas Vineyards: Napa Valley With a touch of age, the wines from DDLC can perform similar to top examples of Grand Cru Burgundy in a blind tasting, one of the greatest achievements a producer can achieve, and the Blooms Field always performs like incredible Chambolle Musigny: perfumed, elegant and seamless while deeply rooted in earthy savor." The results have been pure magic, resulting in some of the most perfumed and complex examples of California Pinot Noir ever produced. "Renowned Sommelier Raj Parr’s first release Domaine de La Cote was in 2011 with the idea of taking the best Pinot Noir clones to the most extreme western plots of the Santa Rita Hills and fermenting the wines using whole clusters. What to Try: 2018 Quintessa Domaine de La Cote: Santa Rita Hills Tonya Pitts, award-winning sommelier and food and wine consultant It is my belief via my palate that you can taste the difference in the health of the vineyard". The quality of the fruit, the health of the vineyards and the balance of the eco-system are the reasons why the wines of Quintessa are exceptional. "It’s truly important to remember the commitment to preservation, sustainability and regenerative farming which Valeria Huneeus committed to upon walking the property, we know as Quintessa. What to Try: Frog's Leap 2019 Merlot Quintessa: Napa All of the wines are delicious, with the Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc being the most well-known." - Ian Cauble Today, Frog’s Leap represents the single greatest value amongst Napa wines and the wines are a spectacular representation of the lauded Rutherford Terroir. After numerous projects including working at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Spring Mountain Vineyard he launched Frog’s Leap Winery in 1981 focusing on dry farming with a strict approach to organic farming just like many of the greatest French estates. "John Williams is a California winemaking Ppioneer who arrived in Napa Valley in the early '70s. What to Try: Domaine Eden Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Frog's Leap: Napa Valley The wines are classic, consistent, and unbelievably well-priced given their pedigree." - David Lynch, James Beard Award-winning writer, sommelier, and SommSelect's editorial director It’s a heritage property, family run, and they do everything well-Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon. " Mount Eden in the Santa Cruz Mountains comes immediately to mind. What to Try: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Mount Eden Vineyards: Santa Cruz Mountains The Dominus Estate is their flagship wine, and their second label Napa Nook is an incredible value as well which is a fraction of the price." - Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier and Founder of SommSelect This Estate is realizing Napa’s potential in a style which will also age for decades. The wine evokes memories of the greatest Napa wines and Bordeaux wines ever made in the same glass, with older wines from the '80s and '90s tasting nearly identical to serious classified Bordeaux. His dedication to organic and dry farming this 134 acre parcel of celebrated terroir has yielded one of Napa’s great treasures. "World renowned vigneron and businessman Christian Moueix is most famous for his involvement in Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux’s Pomerol region, but in the early '80s founded Dominus Estate just northwest of Yountville in Napa Valley. Plus, we're sharing which bottles to try from each that will make a fabulous first impression and leave you wondering how you've never enjoyed a dinner party or holiday gathering without them on rotation. We asked six California-based sommeliers, writers, and members of the wine industry to share their thoughts on the wineries every enthusiast should know about in the state. Among the lesser-known wine regions that are emerging as major players include the Central Coast, which is home to Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, all of which are areas to watch for serious wine enthusiasts and are bringing incredible bottles at excellent prices to the market. The second most popular wine region, Sonoma County, is Napa's less glitzy but equally important neighbor that produces spectacular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (it produces more than any other wine region in the state), among other varietals, that have established itself as important to collect from as the county next door. Across the rich, diverse terrain of the Golden State, winemakers are producing an array of collectible, highly rated bottles ranging from Chardonnay to Zinfandel that have earned top markings from the industry's most respected critics. While Napa Valley has risen the ranks to produce wine as prestigious as the Old World varietals found in Burgundy and Piedmont over the last 50 years, it's no longer the only place to travel in California for an incredible wine-centric experience.
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