6/1/2023 0 Comments Vezer 2013 petite sirah![]() Solano County Green Valley AVA: The Solano County Green Valley AVA (not to be confused with Sonoma’s Green Valley-the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA) is smaller and cooler than the Suisun Valley. The Vezér Family Vineyard calls the Suisun Valley “the Petite Sirah Capital of the World”- who can resist that? Sunset Cellars, the Vezér Family Vineyard, and Wooden Valley Winery are among the standouts. There are just over a dozen wineries producing wine within the confines of the Suisun Valley AVA, and several dozen more that produce wine under the Suisun Valley appellation while located in adjacent counties. ![]() These include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Gris, Gamay, and Chenin Blanc. ![]() These grapes are still widely grown in the area, which is now planted to more than 20 other grapes as well. The Suisun Valley was first recognized for the quality of its red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah (Durif). Suisun Bay itself forms the beginning of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and is connected via the Carquinez Strait to San Pablo Bay (to the west). ![]() The southern end of the valley, adjacent to Suisun Bay, can be cooler by as many as 14 degrees (F) during the heat of the day. The Suisun Valley enjoys a relatively cool climate (it is classified as “Region III” under the Winkler Scale), but is significantly warmer at its northern edge. The AVA is about 8 miles long and three miles wide, covering about 15,000 acres-of which about 3,000 acres are planted to vine. Suisun Valley AVA: The Suisun Valley AVA, located just to the south of Napa County, lies between the southern edge of the Vaca Mountains (to the east) and the Howell Mountains (also known as the St. In the interest of shining some light into this corner of the wine world, here is a bit of information on the AVAs of Solano County, California: However you want to describe it, it has to be tough being Napa’s neighbor. That has to be a bit like being the awkward little sister of a beauty queen, or the geeky big brother of a star football player. Here you will find two AVAs-the Solano County Green Valley AVA and the Suisun Valley AVA-literally feet away and across a political boundary from the esteemed Napa Valley AVA. Hello! Do you produce or distribute a wine you would like featured? Please use Contact Us to share it.In the southeast corner of the North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA), the boundary lines of area extend just a few miles beyond Napa County to include about 30,000 acres of Solano County. The Blue Victorian (see map below) is a relaxed, vineyard-surrounded location and the nearby Mankas Gardens location is at Mankas Corner next to the Mankas Grill.ĭisclosure: Author is a Vezér wine club member and this wine was purchased at a discount. Vezér Family Vineyard is a family-owned producer of reds and whites with tasting rooms open to the public in Solano County’s Suisun Valley – about 18 miles east of downtown Napa. A bold wine great for sipping alone or pairing with hearty dishes. You’ll get black cherry, plum and a hit of chocolate packed with 15.1% alcohol. The fun in this wine is not just the name, it’s the blending of 58% Petit Sirah and 42% Zinfandel that creates a bold sip with aroma and taste components typical for varietals from this region. Our Wine Of The Week is Vezér Family Vineyard Baby Maker, a non-vintage red wine blend from California’s North Coast.
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