September 10, 2010

When Wine And Vibe Collide

Photo Courtesy Miramonte Winery

Miramonte Winery has of late been making news in the valley  by capitalizing on the huge social media trend and establishing itself as a new generation winery.  When you walk into

2005 Sangiovese - Photo by Juanita Gates

Miramonte, owned by Cain Vanderhoof‘, you instantly realize there is something different about this place. It’s like “Toto, we’re not in Temecula anymore.” The atmosphere is more like an old school San Francisco or Manhattan art gallery and lounge that doubles as a winery.

The wines at Miramonte should all be tried, but this week I want to highlight the 2005 Sangiovese, a medium body wine with flavors of Pomegranate and wild Cherry flavors and garnet color. The fruit flavors are complemented by tasteful helping of oak and firm and reserved  tannins.  The grapes are locally grown at summit vineyards off the Deportola Wine Trail and is vinted and bottled at Miramonte. If your looking for a great food wine, this is it. If you are a cheese person, try this wine with a well age cheese.

Put Miramonte on your list of wineries to visit this weekend and when you mention Taste Of Temecula get two for one tastings and  a bottle of the 2005 Sangiovese for $22.35 regularly $27.95.  If you can’t make it this weekend this offer is good till March 12th.

Come see why Miramonte is a mosaic of experiences and wine where is the foundation.

Cheers,

Trasier

Miramonte Winery
33410 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591-4928
Ph: (951) 506-5500

About Trasier Schuyler
Native Southern Californian at least 3 generations back. Worked in nearly every department at The Murrieta Hot Springs Resort before it went belly up. For a time, I cooked at the Murrieta Fish Exchange for Vince Cilurzo and Joe Hart and they are still alive regardless of that fact. When I retire I will return to my former profession, Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disneyland. I used to compete in triathlons so I could eat and drink more, then I realized, the triathlons were just a crutch. I really feel Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association should sponsor me and buy me a red and white 67 bus with safari windows and a built in wine rack. Just sayin. As far as my Journalistic experience, to quote William Hung "I have no professional training."

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