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The Clear Lake appellation -- just north of Sonoma and Napa counties and east of Mendocino -- contains the largest body of fresh water in California. The lake acts as a temperature moderator and covers half the surface area of this viticultural region. Uniformly cooler than any northern California appellation, Clear Lake AVA has become well known for its Sauvignon Blanc in recent years. However, the lake also causes viticulturalists a good amount of stress as it has a tendency to flood during rainy seasons. Before Prohibition, this area had over 5,000 acres of vineyards and 36 wineries. Without brand recognition, none of them survived into the mid-20th century. Understandably, local winemakers wish to avoid a repeat of this phenomenon and therefore actively promote the appellation name on labels. – Description from Appellation America (view original content)

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Cakebread Zin Red Hills Lake Cty (2008)

Winery: Cakebread Cellars
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

A bit reticent on the nose, though this does show a candied edge to the emerging red raspberry and cherry fruit with a nice framing note of wood spice. Nicely bright and light up front with wonderfully fresh and pure vanilla-tinged cherry and grippy fr...

Beringer Vineyards Zinfandel Clear Lake (2006)

Winery: Beringer Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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LetUsTaste

Zinfandel tastes good, really good. Me likes.

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Fess Parker Winery Sauvignon Blanc Fortress
Winery: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Black Bean and Corn Chicken Chili

Toasting chili powder, cumin and garlic powder intensifies their flavor, making this chili a rich, hearty meal in a bowl. Read more »

Fortress Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Omelet

Pressed for time in the morning? The easy, no-cook cheese-and-herb mixture in this omelet should be your go-to filling. The creamy, tangy goat cheese plays nicely with just about any fresh herb. Fo... Read more »

Fortress Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Fortress Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Pumpkin Pie–Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

All the flavor and spice of pumpkin pie coats these roasted seeds for a healthier take on the classic dessert. What to buy: We used raw pumpkin seeds (a.k.a. pepitas) for this recipe. You can al... Read more »

Brassfield Estate High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Brassfield Estate Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Hot Crab Dip

Call it deconstructed crab cakes if you will, but the addition of cornbread makes it much more than that. What to buy: Creole mustard has a great heat and works well in this recipe. Substitute D... Read more »

Vigilance Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Shannon Ridge
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Bread-and-Butter Radishes

Pickling radishes mellows their flavor so they’re not as peppery as normal yet still have a great crisp texture, plus a sweet-and-sour edge. Anything that you would normally put radishes on—a simpl... Read more »

Steele Wines Cabernet Franc Clear Lake
Winery: Steele Wines
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Summer Garden Pasta

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90 Cellars Red Hills Cab Lot 116
Winery: 90+ Cellars
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills

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Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

“Rib roast has always seemed Dickensian to me,” says Roy Finamore. “I have this image of a bandy-legged dog trotting in some kind of wheeled contraption to turn the spit, and the fire flaring as th... Read more »

The Girls In the Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Girls In The Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Fusilli with Parsley, Walnut, and Black Olive Pesto

Sometimes tradition needs a little shaking up, so in this dish we’ve combined parsley, black olives, walnuts, and goat cheese (ingredients more common in French cooking than Italian) to make a quic... Read more »

Dynamite Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Dynamite Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Guinness Stout Marinade

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a juicy cut of meat, or use this marinade for grilling when the warm weather calls. It flavors tri-tip, or any cut of meat, with herbaceous notes, and the tart lime... Read more »

Ninety Plus Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 116 Red Hills
Winery: Ninety + Cellars
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Type: Table Wines

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Parsnip Topped Shepherd's Pie

Mashed parsnips give the creamy potato topping a distinctive flavor in this fabulous shepherd’s pie that is sure to be a favorite — the perfect dish for using leftover roast beef. Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Clear Lake View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Syrah

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

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

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  • January 2017

    Amore, you sure like those Italian wines.  I would say that one is about empty...Today we dined in two places, well three actually.  It all started at noon when we drove into Washington DC to see Swan Lake (ballet) at The Kennedy Center.  We got there early enough to enjoy a pizza and a glass each of red Italian wine at Campono, which is on the ... Read More

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  • May 2016

    D, not everything winds up on the internet, at least not via the usual mechanisms.  Being local can help.  Shiners, closeout specialists in the neighborhood, calls from friends, there's stuff that comes in small quantities with "secret" backstory even now.Okay, here are a couple that you won't find east of Reno (I think I used that before, and w... Read More

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  • April 2015

    I was kidding about the bottom of Tahoe, just playing off its reputation for being so clear, while pointing out that the lake is getting less clear thanks to the abuse of nitrogen fertilizers on surrounding golf courses.  That deep, it's pretty dark no matter how clear the water is.  Read More

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  • Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Sangiovese 2012

    August 2014

    Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Sangiovese 2012

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  • August 2014

    DMCKER, Also to answer your previous post: o Isaac, how many roadtrips do you guys take out of Berkeley on a weekend or three (or better yet weekday)? Any personal connections going already with winemakers in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino, Lake Counties, down in the Santa Cruz mountains and the Pinnacles, or even up in Lodi?Ha! We don't get to ... Read More

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  • August 2014

    So Isaac, how many roadtrips do you guys take out of Berkeley on a weekend or three (or better yet weekday)? Any personal connections going already with winemakers in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino, Lake Counties, down in the Santa Cruz mountains and the Pinnacles, or even up in Lodi?Am also curious (and indicated that in my response) as to what... Read More

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  • July 2014

    Lucky you.  I was just there... Piedmont is pretty stretched out.  If you want to be in Barolo/Barbaresco country, I stayed at a really nice agriturismo (read: Bed and Breakfast) in Castiglione Falletto called Tenuta Montanello.  It's a working winery, although not one of the stars.  But the hosts are extremely nice and it's quite reasonable.  I... Read More

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  • Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Barbera 2012

    June 2014

    Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Barbera 2012

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  • Rosa d'Oro Primitivo 2012

    June 2014

    Rosa d'Oro Primitivo 2012

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  • Rosa d'Oro Primitivo 2012

    June 2014

    Rosa d'Oro Primitivo 2012

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