NorCal vs. SoCal

A California Wine Showdown

Two Northern California vs. two Southern/Central Coast wines

Lesson: latitude, coastal influence, climate and California's diversity

NorCal vs. SoCal Wine Tasting 

$17 per person

($12 for Club Members)

2023 Balade Chardonnay by Belle Glos Santa Barbara CA    $39.99 / $35.99

100% Chardonnay. Baked lemon, apple, lemon peel and paraffin aromas show on the nose of this bottling. The palate is very down the middle and familiar, offering toasted nut, light butter and tart apple flavors.

2021 Made By Light GSM Blend De Luz, CA     $26.99 / $24.29

45% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre. A delicious expression of a classic GSM, our '21 Red shows ripe strawberry, cherry, cranberry, cola notes, black tea, and violets. Its smooth, rich texture is balanced by nice acid. The wine spent fourteen months in second year barrels. Drink now, or keep seven+ years.

2020 Truchard Merlot Carneros CA   $38.99 / $35.09

100% Merlot. Intense aromas of wild blueberry, ripe cherry, and cassis with a touch of cedar and earth. The mouth is layered with bright flavors of red currants, plum jam, and sweet vanilla. Ripe tannins fill the palate and provide an elegant finish of dried red fruits.

2021 Trinitas Sandy Lane Red Blend Contra Costa CA   $39.99 / $35.99

44% Petite Sirah, 27% Zinfandel, 19% Carignan, 10% Mataro (Mourvèdre). This wine offers a rich aroma of dark fruits, wild herbs, floral notes, and a hint of oak. The palate presents a mix of red and black fruits, along with subtle notes of vanilla, leather, mocha, and earth. It has smooth tannins and a lasting fruit finish.