Was bored, so cruised up to Sacramento on Saturday. I have NEVER seen the "Yolo Bypass" flood control system (basically a large flat area west of Sacramento used to store flood waters during peak season) so high! I wonder if the fancy houses along Garden Highway are actually flooding...it does not look like many of them have a backyard anymore.
Anyway, after getting a short bicycle ride in before the 20 hours of rain started, I headed down to the Old Sugar Mill. Clarksburg Wine Company always surprises me. They have some iffy stuff, but they nail certain wines.
2012 Petit Sirah. You can taste the American Oak, but the spiciness actually complements the earth and savory "blueberry" notes of this wine. I quite enjoy PS from this region, and CWC always comes through.
2013 Cabernet Franc "LS". This is their lean "Loire Style" version of the varietal-aged in stainless steel! I can see this wine as being controversial for those who hate Pyrazines! Very lean and bright, with cherry fruit, plenty of bell pepper, and spice. I can see this cutting right through some richer foods!
2015 "Delta White" Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. I was skeptical, but you know, at $14, this would be an amazing picnic wine. Bright and savory and quite tangy!
