Calaveras County Wine Association Contact: Clayre Quick 800/225-3764 ext. 25, FAX: 209/728-3418
Clarksburg Winegrowers Association Contact: Elizabeth G. Merwin Phone: 916/448-7282
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Contact: Sblend Sblendorio 925/447-9463, FAX: 925/447-0433
Lodi Appellation Winery Association Lodi District Grape Growers Association Contact: Elizabeth Giannini Phone: 209/339-8246
Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission Contact: Mark Chandler 209/367-4727, FAX: 209/367-0737
El Dorado Winery Association Contact: Betty Young-McIntire 800/306-3956, FAX: 530/295-2009
Sierra Grape Growers Association Contact: Joan Hughes 530/432-4894, FAX: 530/432-5737 less
May 10, 2008
Boberry: I'd like to toast you for your service to this country, for having rescue dogs (I have two Jack Russell Terrier rescue dogs!), for your wine store and for that awesome Harley on your profile, too. (btw one of my dogs is named "Harley" haha)
Cheers... moreI'd like to toast you for your service to this country, for having rescue dogs (I have two Jack Russell Terrier rescue dogs!), for your wine store and for that awesome Harley on your profile, too. (btw one of my dogs is named "Harley" haha)
Cheers, Leslie (aka Boberry here and www.Twitter.com/WineWoman )
December 13, 2008
Chuck → BozemanTim: Good to see a fellow trooper in the Wine Industry. Good Luck hoooAhh... Airborne!
July 22, 2008
Chuck → KeithOBrien: Keith, thanks for the friend add, I am pleased to make you’re acquaintance.
May 13, 2008
Tambeaux: Yeah, I love the Coppola Cab, haven't tried the Syrah yet... thanks!
April 29, 2008
Chuck → Tambeaux: You will love some of the stuff we have. We went to the winery and met Sophie Coppola, she was pushing her canned Sparkling wine, and got to see some of Frances's Lable work for Directors cut. It was pretty nice. The Cabernet is pretty tight as wel... moreYou will love some of the stuff we have. We went to the winery and met Sophie Coppola, she was pushing her canned Sparkling wine, and got to see some of Frances's Lable work for Directors cut. It was pretty nice. The Cabernet is pretty tight as well as the syrah, too.
April 28, 2008
Tambeaux: Thanks! I sure will! Those are my BRANDS man!! :)
*as I reach for my glass of FFC Cab*
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Tambeaux: Tam, If your travel;s ever bring you to CA please feel free to stop in my shop... I have some great wine I would love to share with you. The new release of the Frances Ford Coppola Directors Cut Zinfandel is awesome, we also have the new Dynamite Caberne... moreTam, If your travel;s ever bring you to CA please feel free to stop in my shop... I have some great wine I would love to share with you. The new release of the Frances Ford Coppola Directors Cut Zinfandel is awesome, we also have the new Dynamite Cabernet Sauvignon.
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Steven: Great saying, the military needs more support like that here.
April 28, 2008
ChuckGreat saying, the military needs more support like that here.
April 28, 2008
Steven: Ouch! soory to hear that i hold people in the Military in high regard Up here in Canada we have a saying If you dont stand behind the Military go stand in front of it
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Steven: Steven, No, When I retired I was done with Jumping... 60% disabled due to Jump injury. Compressed Vertebra.
Tambeaux: Hey Chuck! Thanks for your service!! Wow, 3 combat tours! Whoa, I've only done one so far, OIF 2 up in Balad with the 18th Aviation Brigade. Although I think I'm gonna have to go back in '10. I work full time for the National Guard as a... moreHey Chuck! Thanks for your service!! Wow, 3 combat tours! Whoa, I've only done one so far, OIF 2 up in Balad with the 18th Aviation Brigade. Although I think I'm gonna have to go back in '10. I work full time for the National Guard as a Warrant Officer Recruiter and it's awesome! :)
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Steven: Steven, thank you for adding me I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Tambeaux: Tam, thank you for adding me I am pleased to make your acquaintance. What Branch with the Army? I am a triple combat, 20 year U.S. Army Retiree. Are you stationed at Fort Polk?
April 28, 2008
Chuck → dmcgreevey: Dawn, thank you for adding me I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Hope to see you online. I love some of the CA wineries you have visited. We carry most of them.
April 28, 2008
Chuck → Leftdog: Paul, thank you for adding me I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
April 15, 2008
Chuck → kemmlerbonedoc: Jim, thank you for adding me I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
April 15, 2008
Chuck → StephanieDAnn: Yes, Cakebread is highly allocated. We got their full line of new releases. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. They are all terrific.
April 15, 2008
StephanieDAnn: No one has any of the Cakebread line in the city that I can find! I'm glad they are treating you well!!
April 14, 2008
Chuck → jojo: Jo, thank you for adding me glad to make your acquaintance.
April 12, 2008
Colleen: Nice to meet you:) Nothing like owning your own wine shop to make for a good day. How fun.
April 11, 2008
Chuck → Darcie: Darcie, thank you for adding me. Very pleased to make your acquaintance. Veuve is one of our biggest sellers. Schramsberg is another favorite.
April 11, 2008
Chuck → TaraZ: Tara, thank you for adding me. Very pleased to make your acquaintance. Love your photo by the way.
April 11, 2008
Chuck → christyud23: Christy,thank you for adding me. Very pleased to make your acquaintance.
About Me
I am a Wine Shop Owner. I have been associated with wine for over 20 years. My wife and myself have always loved wine as long as we have been together and share our passion for wine with as many people as we possibly can. Our Shop is Angels' Share Wine Shop in Modesto, CA. http://www.aswineshop.com
We are dog lovers. We have supported the CA Stanislaus County Humane society with fundraisers at our shop. We have two rescue dogs, both Daschunds.
(PROUD MOMENTS) Alex our Dapple Daschund has been chosen as Canine Wines New Zinfandel Release for their Label... See Photo Album for a shot of the Label.
This is a Boutique winery and produce about 500 cases per year. Top notch Fruit from: Alder Springs - Mendocino Las Madres - Carneros White Hawk - Santa Barbara Teldeschi - Dry Creek, Sonoma Grist - Dry Creek, Sonoma Bohemian - Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown - Sonoma Coast Sleepy Hollow - Santa Lucia Highlands Ink Grade - Howell Mt, Napa Shikon - Coombsville, Napa Grassini - Santa Ynez. More information at their website. http://www.k9wines.com/
I retired from the U.S. Army in 2002 with 20 years of service. (photos soon) Triple combat veteran of Grenada, Panama, and Desert Storm. 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. 414
Gender
Male
Marital Status
Married
Occupation
Director Of Technology & Wine Shop Owner
Favorite Wines
Lancaster, Cabernet Sauvignon. Dariouish, Cabernet Sauvignon. Quintessa, Cabernet Sauvignon. Dominus, (California) They are "estate bottled" in the spirit of the Bordeaux chateaux.. Cakebread, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc Artesa, Chardonnay. C.G. DiAire, Syrah. Oregon Pinot Noirs Paso Robles Zinfandels Amador Syrahs
Please post your reviews for red wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite red wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
Please post your reviews for white wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite white wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
Please post your reviews for sparkling wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite sparkling wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
California's most celebrated wine region is the Napa valley. While other regions lie in close proximity to the Napa Valley (Sonoma and Carneros) it is Napa that most people know by name. In fact a lot of people lump in Carneros and Sonoma when they talk about Napa.
The Napa Valley, while only 20 miles long, stretches from the cooler town of Napa to the slightly warmer Calistoga where the foggy ocean access is left behind. In this small valley many vineyards have made their home. Some of California's finest Cabernet Sauvignons come form Napa as do great Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends.
Some of the most notable vineyards are; Schramsberg, Beringer, Grgich Hills, Rubicon Estates, Robert Mondavi, Domaine Chandon, Chimney Rock, Stag's Leap, Rutherford Hill, Niebaum-Coppola, ZD, Merryvale, Mumm Napa, raymond and Beaulieu Vineyard.
The California Central Coast encompasses the counties of Alameda (Livermore Valley), Contra Costa, Monterey, Santa Barbara (Santa Ynez Valley), San Benito, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles), San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Mountains). The Central Coast contains thirty American Viticultural Areas. While quite topologically similar the different microclimates affect the varietals grown and the styles of wines produced.
Defined by its proximity to the ocean with the mountain ranges running east to west, open to the ocean's marine effect, natural alleys allow the cool ocean fog and breezes to flow into the coastal valleys and their vineyards. This moderate climate ranging from foggy mornings, midday sun and afternoon breezes provides a long growing season allowing for slow, even ripening of the wine grapes. Slower ripening and a longer growing season induces more intense flavors in the grapes and thus the wine also.
Wineries in this appellation grow a diversity of grape varieties and range from small, boutique wineries to large scale producers. Initially, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were the dominant varieties but Rhone varieties as well as other major varieties have become well ingrained into the area.
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