Fresh off the incredible Tour of Vancouver – Sonoma in the City showcased the wineries of Sonoma County Vintners on Wednesday, February 5th at the Terminal City Club.
Select wineries of the 200 member Sonoma County Vintners were pouring some delicious wines.
“This tasting features some of Sonoma County’s leading edge producers, celebrating the range and depth of viticulture and wines of California’s largest premium wine growing region. Sonoma County’s fifteen AVA’s define the diversity of this renowned wine area and exhibit a far greater variety of wine styles and grapes than you will find in most any other premium wine area” an introduction to Sonoma in the City by Honore Comfort, Executive Director, Sonoma County Vintners.
This evening of wine tasting was a chance to try new wines and also to taste some old favourites. I have mentioned here the wines I tasted but there were many other excellent wines, far too many for me to taste them all. You will find a link that lists all the wineries at the end of this article.
Dry Creek Vineyard featured a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley available at BC Liquor Store. Also featured were the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley and the 2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley. The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are available to purchase at specialty stores both priced at $26.95. You will also find their wines at Tableau Bar Bistro by the glass.
Being a bubbly fan I enjoyed the wines of J Vineyards & Winery NV J Cuvee 20 Brut and NV Brut Rose, Russian River Valley. Also featured the 2012 Pinot Gris.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery were pouring a 2011 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley and a 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley expected to sell at about $75. in specialty stores such as Liberty and Everything Wine in about four weeks time.
Kosta Browne Winery featured two exceptional, and slightly pricier, wines. 2012 One Sixteen Chardonnay, Russian River Valley and 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. Both of these fine wines are available at select restaurants including Hawksworth, Blue Water Cafe, Gotham, Hy’s, Cioppino and La Pentola.
Laurel Glen Vineyard also featured two wines one that I would categorize of the “splurge” variety. Lovely wines both, a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain at $110. this would be in a “reserve” category and is available only at Everything Wine in Surrey. New to the local specialty store Everything Wine the 2011 Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain at $60.
MacRostie Winery & Vineyards were pouring four wines. 2012 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast at $29.99 available at BC Liquor Store. 2012 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast at $35.; 2011 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast at $45.; and 2010 Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast at $50. All three are available at Everything Wine.
Rodney Strong Wine Estates wines were featured at the Brix Restaurant wine dinner on February 4 and included 2011 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill; 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley; 2011 Symmetry Heritage, Alexander Valley; and 2010 Brother’s Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery pouring 2012 Chardonnay, Carneros and 2010 Pinto Noir, Carneros both at $38. and available at BC Liquor Store. 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley both at $35. an available at specialty wine stores Everything Wine, Kits, and Firefly. Schug Carneros wines are also being served in fine dining restaurants such as Gotham and Hy’s.
Seghesio Family Vineyards featured 2012 Sonoma Zinfandel, Sonoma County at $32.99 and 2011 Old Vine Zinfindel, Sonoma Count at $49.99 both available at BC Liquor Store. 2011 Cortina Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley at $52.99 and 2010 Sangiovese, Alexander Valley at $42.99 both available at specialty wine stores Everything Wine, Kits, and Marquis.
Siduri Wines where I tried two of their three featured wines. The 2012 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley at $49.95 and their 2012 Pinot Noir, Keefer Ranch, Russian River Valley at $75. The one I didn’t taste was a 2011 Novy Family Wines Four Mile Red, Sonoma County at $25.95. All three wines are available at special wine store Marquis.
Thomas George Estates, purchased in 2008, featured 2011 Estate Chardonnay, Russian River Valley at $50.; 2011 Cresta Ridge Chardonnay, Russian River Valley at $60.; 2011 Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley at $60.; and 2011 Starr Ridge Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley at $90. All four available at special wine stores Dundarave, Legacy, and Kits.
For a complete list of wineries represented at Sonoma in the City – Vancouver click here
Special thanks to the Sonoma County Vintners, the United States Consulate and Dana Lee Harris Consulting. Net proceeds will be donated to the B.C. Hospitality Foundation.
Prices and stores were correct at time of writing but may be subject to change.
