North Coast Wine

 

The North Coast AVA is a region that spans eight counties and dozens of prestigious subregions within California. The Pacific Ocean creates cooling air and fog conditions that benefit quality grapegrowing. Most of the wines produced in the area use their own subregion on the label, so wines labeled North Coast are often ones made with a blend of grapes from different parts of the region.
 
The North Coast is further subdivided into the following regions:
Humboldt County
Lake County
Marin County
Mendocino County
Napa County
Sonoma County
Solano County
Trinity County
 
~Amanda Schuster
 
– Description from Amanda Schuster

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  • Zinfandel

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

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Merlot

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

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  • Vinum Cellars

    Our basic winemaking philosophy is to work with great grape growers to develop the best fruit in ...

  • Fortress Vineyards

    Gary and Barbara Snider’s passion for grape growing began early in their relationship while both ...

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  • Alpha Omega Chardonnay Napa Valley Unoaked 2011

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    No ml and no oak. Crisp, vibrant citrus, pear and light lemon on the nose. Palate has biting acidity and grapefruit notes as well as lemon. Nice, refreshing style.87 pts.At winery Read More

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  • Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009

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    Rich nose of cassis and hints of vanilla and tar. Brooding and dark on the palate. Big, bold and dry. Black plum, blackberry and black currant flavors. Very rich and needs time in bottle.88 pts.5/8/13 Yountville Tasting Room Read More

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  • Priest Ranch Petit Sirah 2009

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    I am finickiy about petit sirah, but this one is nice. Inky blue, black and purple fruit on the nose with high alcohol. On the palate, blueberry syrup and balsamic reduction, predominantly rich blueberry pie. Nice balance and finesse on the flavors.89 pts.5/8/13 Yountville Tasting Room Read More

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  • Priest Ranch Syrah 2009

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    The nose on this wine is that of fresh chocolate lava cake with a light raspberry drizzle. Delicious! Rich and luscious on the palate with red and black berry fruit and hints of blueberry. Very nice! 92 pts.5/8/13 Yountville Tasting Room Read More

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  • Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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    Nose is rich in cassis and floral perfume. Tad hot up front on the palate. Nice structure though and good flavor. 86 pts.5/8/13 Yountville Tasting Room Read More

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  • Bouchaine Estate Terraces Pinot Noir 2010

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    Nose like a lighter style zinfandel. Cinnamon spice, white pepper, cedar and red raspberry. On the palate, bright red raspberry with big spice and zest with white pepper and light herb notes. Good balance. Zesty finish. Nice.89 pts.5/8/13 Read More

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  • Bouchaine Bouche D'Or 2010

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    99% Chardonnay 1% Riesling. Nose of honey and toasted almond and the sweet smell of lilies and other fresh flowers. Nutty, honeyed orange blossom on the palate. Honeysuckle. Hard to place the fruit notes, but it's enjoyable. 86 pts.5/8/13 Read More

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  • Bouchaine Pinot Noir Bacchus Collection Rockin' H Vineyard 2011

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    Nose has a nice grilled rosemary note. Savory, roasted herbs on the nose. Some eucalyptus. Savory palate of cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of black cherry. Herbal notes. Nice.88 pts.5/8/13 Read More

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  • Bouchaine Pinot Meunier 2011

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    First Meunier I have liked bottles as a still wine. Nose of black cherry and green produce. Very vegetal. Violets, herbs and flowers. Savory on the palate with earthiness, dark plum and hints of blackberry. Cherry compote, violet, lavender and earth. Nicely constructed, which I scored on higher as I just don't have a taste for this varieta... Read More

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  • Bouchaine Bacchus Collection Rosé of Syrah 2012

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    Light nose of nice strawberry, cranberry and pomegranate. Flavors of wild strawberry. Very dry and crisp with zingy acidity. Orange peel nuances. Tad tart and the finish is a touch bitter.85 pts.5/8/13 at winery Read More

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