For the last couple of months, this blog has been on a roll. With the pandemic winding down and wineries opening up, it only took a handful of wine outings to feed the blog with some hefty articles. I hope you’ve enjoyed them. If you missed them, take a look on back! With our daughter in town, we’ll be slowing this back down to its usual old pace for a bit – until we get out again and create new stories to tell. Meanwhile, I’ve had some wines in the wings waiting to be presented, so let’s go!
Back in January, I introduced you to Twisted Roots as one of several out-of-area wineries which have opened tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village. You can review that post here: https://decantingmonterey.com/twisted-roots-showcasing-lodi-right-here-in-carmel-valley/. I include them in this blog, as they are part of our local wine tasting fabric. You can read more about the history and current team at Twisted Roots on their website. While mostly known for their big reds, they are also now making a couple of whites and sparkling wines – I look forward to trying those!
2013 Twisted Roots Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi AVA, 14.3% ABV, (#342*)
From the label: “Aromas of warm brambleberry, black tea and clove grace the palate with dark, luscious fruit-firm tannins. With a finish featuring bright cherry notes, this is a fine wine to pair with most foods and it’s even enjoyable with cheesecake. A portion of the profits from every bottle sold will be donated to the ALS Association to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease.” The 2015 vintage sells for $33, a very nice price.
My Review: Translucent ruby with a garnet ring in the glass. Dark fruits of cherry and cedar notes on the nose. Dark fruit flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of mushroom and earth mid-palate. Almost slightly sweet on the finish. Yep, this is a Lodi wine alright! March 2021
You can buy Twisted Roots wines on their website and at the tasting room. Check out their webpage to hear more about their wine tasting options – inside and outside on their patios. Nice!
*Refers to wines tasted while Sheltering in Place on Sharon’s personal Facebook group “Sharon’s Central Coast (Monterey) Wine Blog” – including non-Central Coast wines.
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