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Carol Shelton Monga Zin 2006

Posted in July 28th, 2009
by Ray in California, Cucamonga Valley, Zinfandel

Carol Shelton, Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard, Monga Zin, Old Vine, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose there is jammy fruit and earthy notes. In the mouth you’ll find a chewy Zin, with a touch of creaminess and the acidity to carry the flavor a long way. Carol travels down south and kicks off the production at [...]

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Carol Shelton Zinfandel

Posted in March 16th, 2009
by Ray in California, Cucamonga Valley, Rockpile, Russian River Valley, San Bernardino County, Sonoma County, Zinfandel

We recently visited with Carol and Mitch at their winery in Santa Rosa. Carol makes Zin from grapes sourced throughout the state of California. One of the gems that we tasted was sourced from San Bernardino County while two others hailed from nearby in Sonoma County.
Carol Shelton, Russian River Valley, Robert Rue Vineyard, Wood Road, [...]

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Different desserts

Posted in August 21st, 2008
by Ray in California, Cucamonga Valley, Lake County, Muscat, Sherry, White Dessert

Bonterra, Lake County, Bartolucci Vineyard, Muscat 2004 This wine has been well-made since the good old days when the you could taste it at the beautiful Valley Oaks facility. There are the compelling floral notes associated with Muscat plus some pastry-like complexity with the age of this wine. Unfortunately, one of two bottles was off. [...]

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