Cali QPR's

I feel guilty when I don't keep up on my Blog. It is odd because the commitment is to myself and it is usually because I am distracted by living life (beyond the computer). One of these distractions was the California Wine Fair where I tasted some marvellous wine. These ones were excellent QPR's...

Bogle Vineyards - Petite Sirah, 2009 California - 16.95

Lovely full-bodied wine with a nose of black currants and plums with hints of leather and cocoa
http://www.boglewinery.com/ourwines_petitesirah.php

If you run a search on Pine Ridge Vineyards on this blog, it will be no surprise to you that I am a fan, but I even surprised myself when I was so impressed I made notes to re-review!

The new vintages of the following are also fantastic:

Pine Ridge Vineyards - Chenin Blanc & Viognier 2011, California

Pine Ridge Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley

Pine Ridge Vineyards - Dijon Clones Chardonnay, Carneros

http://www.pineridgevineyards.com/wines

http://www.liffordwine.com/our_wines/wines.php?q=pine+ridge&price_filter=price_zero

Vina Robles - Red4 - GSM Blend 2009, Paso Robles - $17.95

Yum! Full-bodied, black cherry & prunes on the nose with a touch of clove. Wonderful spicy ripe fruit on palate.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=vina+robles&ITEM_NUMBER=&language=EN

http://vinarobles.com/wine_store/detail/2009_REDsup4sup_Blend_of_Syrah_Petite_Sirah_Grenache_and_Mourvdre