Wines from Lake County
Shooting Star 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County)
- Best Buy
- $12
Full of fig and grapefruit flavor, this was never aged in oak. A small addition of Sémillon adds to its richness and long finish.
— V.B.
(10/1/2012)
Gregory Graham 2011 Windrem Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County)
- $18
Working with a new vineyard source, Gregory Graham has made a sweetly perfumed white, with pretty grapefruit and lime notes. Its well-integrated and layered with flavor.
— V.B.
(10/1/2012)
Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection Petite Sirah (Lake County)
- $23
Grown in the High Valley appellation within Lake County, this is huge, black and packed with blackberry and blueberry flavors. It’s decadent like a blueberry pie topped with chocolate sauce. Ready to drink now.
— V.B.
(11/1/2012)
Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection, Wrangler Red (Lake County)
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- $19
Shannon Ridge is quietly becoming the king of Lake County, offering wines of both quality and value and this is no exception. This blend is made of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre. The kitchen-sink approach doesn’t muddle the wine in any way; it remains a smooth, fruity, ripe quaff, with a kick of vanilla on the finish.
— V.B.
(11/1/2012)
Courtney Benham 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County)
- $16
This Sauvignon Blanc tastes lightly grassy, with a creamy texture and plenty of bite. The flavors that pop include grapefruit, kiwi, cantaloupe and wet stone.
— V.B.
(4/1/2013)
Six Sigma 2008 Rosé (Lake County)
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- $18
A good rosé, properly dry and crisp, and not too fruity. There are dried herb and tea notes to the raspberries, and a nice spiciness. A little sharp on the finish, but a fine effort.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Dalliance 2010 Red (Lake County)
- $20
This hodgepodge of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, all grown in Lake County, will please many palates. It’s a subtle and satisfying red marked by sweet tannins, a soft mouthfeel and rounded notes of cherry, plum and vanilla.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Line 39 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County)
- Best Buy
- $10
The curve on this wine has been going up and up, and this ’09 is their best yet. It’s bone dry and savory in acids, with ultraclean citrus, mineral and white flower flavors. Just delicious as a cocktail sipper.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
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