Introduction:
The world renowned Californian wine region in North America is one of the key drivers of the wine industry. The region has over 526,000 acres dedicated to vine growing and is the 4th biggest wine producing area in the world. Among the most famous are The Napa Valley; famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and the Sonoma Country where Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel grapes are grown by experts with a wealth of experience handed down from generation to generation.How old is the Californian Wine Industry?
The first accurate record of grape vine planting in California was by Franciscan missionary Father Junipero Serra in 1769. He initially grew a grape variety commonly known as the Mission grape which was used to make wines for the church.
Why is Californian wine so popular?
The Californian region grows vines that provide almost 90% of all wine consumed by American wine drinkers. The sheer size of the Golden State and the diverse array of soils and climates offered allow an enormous array of grape varietals to thrive. More than 100 wine grape varieties are grown within the region. Californian wine makers offer an amazing degree of diversity not only in the styles of wine, but also in the grapes themselves. The following famous varieties are just a tiny sample of those grown: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc to name but a few. In addition to these, there are others which are planted and offer a great degree of individual vine variety; namely Zinfandel, Malbec, Nebbiolo and Marsanne, allowing the region to offer an astounding variety of sweet, sparkling and even fortified wines. So, whatever your taste, red, white or rosé, California certainly has a wine to suit all wine lovers.
Our Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
Where exactly is the Cabernet Sauvignon wine from?
Our Californian Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes grown in the Napa valley, the most prestigious of the Golden States wine ranges. This mountainous region with its multi directional slopes and hillsides has a huge array of soil types such as volcanic soils, sandstone, white and red clay providing unique microclimates. Cooler temperatures on higher slopes provide perfect conditions for fresher, more tannic concentrated wines. The exterior parts of the region, commonly known as the bench land, are where you find more gravel based and alluvial soils creating perfect growing conditions for our Cabernet Sauvignon vines. This is reflected in its fine and highly regarded quality and taste.
What temperature should it be stored at?
Serve this wine at room temperature (15-18°C) to ensure that you experience the best characteristics of the wine.
How long does it last once opened?
Once opened, this wine will begin to lose its intensity in a matter of a few days. For any wine not consumed, store in the fridge after replacing the screw cap, this will extend the life of the wine by a few days. Remember to take it out of the fridge at least an hour before drinking to allow it to return to room temperature.
What awards has the Cabernet Sauvignon wine won?
Our Californian Cabernet Sauvignon has won the following awards – 2018 International Wine Challenge (Commended) and the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards (Commended).
Californian Chardonnay
Where exactly is the Chardonnay wine from?
Our Californian Chardonnay is from the Sonoma Country which grows around 16,000 acres of the Chardonnay grape variety. The region stretches from the pacific coast in the western extremity all the way to the Mayacamas Mountains in the east. Areas of the region, such as the Russian River Valley are cooled by the Pacific fog and breezes which provide perfect growing conditions for our Chardonnay vines.
What temperature should it be stored at?
Serve this wine chilled (7-10°C) to ensure that you experience the best characteristics of the wine.
How long does it last once opened?
Once opened, this wine will begin to lose its intensity in a matter of a few days. For any wine not consumed, store in the fridge after replacing the screw cap, this will extend the life of the wine by a few days.
What awards has the Chardonnay wine won?
We are immensely proud of the awards won by our Californian Chardonnay white wine. The most recent awards won by this high quality white wine are: 2018 International Wine Challenge (Commended), 2017 International Wine & Spirits Competition (Silver Medal) and the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards (Commended).
Californian Zinfandel Rosé
Where exactly is the Zinfandel Rosé wine from?
Our Californian Zinfandel Rosé is also from the Sonoma Country where the so called“dry creek” provides perfect growing conditions for our Zinfandel vines. Approximately, there are 5000 acres dedicated to the grape in Sonoma Country.
What temperature should it be stored at?
A Serve this wine chilled (7-10°C) to ensure that you experience the best characteristics of the wine.
How long does it last once opened?
Once opened, this wine will begin to lose its intensity in a matter of a few days. For any wine not consumed, store in the fridge after replacing the screw cap, this will extend the life of the wine by a few days.
Why is it so popular and such an amazing seller?
It’s sweet, fruity flavour makes it an easy drinking wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or to complement just about any food type. Why not try a bottle for yourself and see what all the fuss is about?