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The Alta Mesa appellation, located in northern central Lodi, has 55,400 acres of which 5,300 are are under vine. As its name suggests (Spanish for high-table) this area is distinguished by its mesa-like elevation, ranging from 35 to 140 feet. The area is 90% composed of dense, heavy clay and gravel soils which inhibit deep rooting. Alta Mesa is second to the Sloughhouse appellation as the warmest area in Lodi. This appellation is red wine country with most acres planted to Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot.

~ David Chandler, Lodi Regional Correspondent – Description from Appellation America (view original content)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Syrah

The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
Muscat

History of the grape: Muscat existed as far back as the Ancient Greeks. It spread throughout the world as empires gre...
Verdelho

History of the grape: Verdelho has existed on the island of Madeira in Portugal at least as far back as the 15th cent...
Malbec

History of the grape: Some believe Malbec is named after a Hungarian peasant who spread plantings along the French co...

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Mesa on Snooth

April 2013

Actually. that markup (Mesa Grill by the way) is not worst I've ever seen. That's the problem with ordering relatively inexpensive wines in a restaurant. The g-factor is usually not as bad if you are ordering really premium wines. Read More

Forum post in the topic General or typical...
February 2013

My friends moved recently to Phoenix, so on my first visit there, we ventured ... their:2010 Sauvignon BlancMesa Blanca 2011 Pinot Grigio2011 Viognier2011 Rosé2010 Mourvedre2010 Confluence IV2009 MerlotGrand Rouge Asencion/Zabibu A Amani2010 Zinfandel 2009 Sangiovese2008 Syrah (CA)2008 Nebbiolo2009 Cabernet Sauvignon2010 MoscatoWe tasted next ... Read More

Forum post in the topic Arizona Wineries Day
February 2013

Casa Rondeña Viognier Grand Valley 2006

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No written review

Wine review by morganlindsay
February 2013

Core Mister Moreved Alta Mesa 2007

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Deep black fruit, fig, chocolate nose; tart black fruit, tar, black fig palate; long finish (93% Mourvèdre 7% Grenache; 42 mos. in barrel, vs. the 37 mos. in barrel on the previous bottling I tried; an intense and tasty Cali Mourvedre that should go 8-10 years) 93 points Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz
January 2013

Hello I am interested in trying Cannonau Wine. Need help finding a place near Mesa Arizona to purchase this. Also any recommendations on preferred brand. Read More

Forum post in the topic Need help in Mesa Arizona??
January 2013

Beck-Hartweg Riesling Alsace Aoc Cuvée Prestige 2009

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'09 Vin d'Alsace yellow straw hew, concentrated aromas of dried apples, guava and pear; abundant dried yellow fruit notes with wet rock minerality focused with racy acidity to a long, dry finish. A good and lean French riesling value for many food pairings. Read More

Wine review by InWineTruth
January 2012

Hi All,I've been a sideline observer of Snooth for a couple years and ... AlleyZaca MesaBaileyanaChamisalLaetitiaPhantom RiversSans LiegeBlackjackQupeCore Salud Read More

Forum post in the topic Giving Snooth a Chance
October 2011

Penascal Tempranillo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Y León 2007

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No written review

Wine review by ad2504
July 2011

Fenestra Touriga Nacional Alta Mesa Silvaspoons Vineyard 2006

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My absolute favorite. Drank it on the night my wife and I got engaged. Just sad they're sold out of it. Read More

Wine review by JoeMV
March 2011

Reeder Mesa Lands End Red 2008

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Bright garnet-plum, aromas of plums, black fruits and cola, flavor notes of plums, black cherries and toasted wood. Read More

Wine review by InWineTruth