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San Joaquin Valley, within the county of the same name, is part of the larger Central Valley district in California. It extends from Stockton in the north to Bakersfield in the south, with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east and the Pacific Coast Ranges in the west. The climate is typically hot and dry. Though there is limited rainfall, irrigation is sourced from a system of canals and two reservoirs.
Wine-making began in the region as California gained statehood, although it wasn’t recognized for quality production until the 1960s and 70s. Once advancements in warm-weather oenology caught on, wine-makers found ways to produce higher quality wines.
The region is known for concentrated red wines from Zinfandel, and whites from Chardonnay and Colombard.
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San Joaquin on Snooth
September 2016
Tons of dark cherry fruit that bounces off of the spice note all the way to the finish.92pts Read More
August 2016
Beautifully rich without going sweet. Excellent with b-b-q pork.92pts Read More
July 2016
Super refreshing with beautiful floral and grapefruit notes on the nose with a slight hint of fresh hay. On the palate I get grapefruit, bitter orange, and fresh green melon. Really nice mouth feel and body. Read More
July 2016
This is a bold and aromatic wine with floral notes of violet and rose petal, rich red currant and strawberry fruit and a touch of earth. Dried fig and prune on the nose frames the more fresh fruit flavors of mixed berry and raspberry preserves, soft baking spice coming through towards the finish with delicate structure and a good dose of smoky e... Read More
June 2016
A Naked Wines Selection. Deep and Dark in the Glass. Opens with Spearmint, Mint, and Ripe Cherries. then to a bit of Cola, Vanilla, and Earth. Bit of an alcohol bite, but Oak & Cedar, Roasted Green Chile and Paprika. A noticeable Sandalwood scents. Long finish of Oak/Cherry/Strawberry. Nicely balanced Tannins and Acidity. Seems quite young stil... Read More
June 2016
Great wine, especially for the price. I've certainly had more expensive wines that were nowhere NEAR as delciious & smooth! Read More
May 2016
Probably the best Cabernet Sauvignon I've ever had. I was at a yacht club and when I had this for the first time, I had to find out what it was ASAP! My friends have spent over $50 on fancy bottles of Cabernet for special occasions (forgot the names) and this one definitely takes the throne. I only paid 12$ for this bottle and they can definitel... Read More
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