Uncle
Charlie's Notebook
Specializing
in Syrah and Barbera wines that we call "sophisticated",
the Green Family Winery motto is "If it ain't red, it ain't
wine." Our small winery only churns out about 600 cases
- 7,200 bottles - each year.
April
2005
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Apr
22: note;
There will be an all "Placer County Spring Wine Tasting"
at Latitudes Restaurant in Auburn on 16 May. All the latest
wines from the county and great appetizers by Latitudes. 6PM
to 8:30PM. $20 at the door or call Latitudes at (530) 210-1327.
Latitudes Restaurant, 130 Maple St. #200, Auburn, CA 95603.
Reservations are advised as seating is limited. www.latitudesrestaurant.com
note; Uncle Charlie
will be conducting a general overview of wine grape growing
for the Placer County Master Gardeners on Saturday, April the
23rd at 2PM. Tasting to follow.
29
April 2005; We are having a wet spring here
in Northern California. Every time I think we can spray for
mildew it starts to rain! The vines have about 12"+ of
growth on them now and we should be into the third round of
spraying, yet I have only managed one so far.
Just blended my new Claret and it tastes great right out of
the barrel! Has enough tannin to satisfy any wine nerd &
just the right level of acid to remain fresh & crisp for
long term ageing. Nice balance. When will it be ready?? I think
early Fall, say about October. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon
& Cabernot Franc. Hope to make this a permanent part of
my products. Have also been thinking about adding a Rose and/or
a cheaper Red Table Wine, something in the $10. range. It would
go well at the Farmers Markets. Anyone have any great ideas??
uc
