Tasting the wines of California

Anyone can take grapes and ferment them into something resembling wine, but it takes a true artisan to make some that is truly great. The only way to really experience what California wine is all about is to experience the wineries themselves.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Ramon Rios - Tracy

Tracy? Yes, Tracy. Ramon Rios is a small little winery that specializes in portuguese varietals. They currently sell a 2003 tempranillo, a 2004 tempranillo/barbera blend (90/10), and a very nice port. I really like their port because it isn't nearly as sweet as most other ports. It has a very regal flavor profile to it. Unfortunately, my wife didn't like it so we didn't buy it.

We did take home the 2004 tempranillo/barbera. Nice wine, much better than the 2003.

They also have a chardonnay, but I didn't taste that one...

Joel

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