3 Romantic Red Wines from SummerWood, Bianchi and Herzog

Red wines continue to fascinate, and are often the wine of choice for many. Add these three romantic California reds selected by TasteTV to your lineup, and you will not be disappointed.

Summerwood Reserve Syrah 2016, Adelaida District Paso Robles

If you are a fan of having your reds dark and tasty, the SummerWood Reserve Syrah will not disappoint. Not a blend, a 100% Syrah, and a 100% worth it.

Described by the winemaker: “Dark cherries, boysenberries and plums set the tone for the 2016 Syrah. Vanilla and black currant are enhanced by dark chocolate and toasty oak notes. A complex, full-bodied wine with young, firm tannins and a peppery and spicy mineral finish.”

Drink it now or save it for when friends visit. Priced at $75.00

Find at https://www.summerwoodwine.com/product/2016-Reserve-Syrah

ABOUT SUMMERWOOD

SummerWood Winery, an ultra-premium boutique winery in the Paso Robles appellation, features limited lots of handcrafted wines exclusive to the tasting room. The westside Paso Robles location includes a 36-acre estate of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and an artisan winery and tasting room, complete with a view into the barrel room where visitors can observe the winemaking process firsthand. The picturesque property features multiple picnic areas and sites for special events. Adjacent to the tasting room and winery is the SummerWood Inn, a favorite for wine enthusiasts seeking a retreat. The winery’s Rhône and Bordeaux selections have received high honors from both Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and the Wine Spectator publications. SummerWood Winery was purchased in 2001 by the Fukae family of Japan, with the winery’s name originating from the translation of Mr. Fukae’s oldest son’s first name.

https://www.summerwoodwine.com

Bianchi Signature Selection Pinot Noir 2017, Loma Verde Vineyard, Santa Barbara

A very fruity yet traditional Pinot Noir from Northern Santa Barbara County, it nonetheless shows its unique California roots.

The 2017 Bianchi produced only 600 cases with 14 months in French Oak from Burgundy (France). The vintage’s grapes all come from the Loma Linda Vinyard, furnished with the sunny days and cool nights that are known to nurture a stellar crops of Pinot Noir.

Priced around $38, and available here.

RECENT AWARDS FROM BIANCHI

For 2018 Bianchi received the following from the Orange County Commercial Wine Competition:

  • 2014 Petite Sirah (silver)
  • 2016 Pinot Grigio (silver)
  • 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (gold)
  • 2015 Zinfandel (bronze)
  • 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (silver)

For 2018, Bianchi received the following accolades in the Los Angeles International Wine Competition:

  • 2015 Cab (bronze)
  • 2015 Petite Sirah (gold)
  • 2016 Chard (bronze)
  • 2016 Pinot Grigio (gold)

STAYING AT THE WINERY

Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room and its beautiful Vineyard House, allow guests (and their dogs) to stay right on the 40-acre vineyard property in the heart of Paso Robles, Calif. wine country. A magical place to visit any time of year, the Central Coast has that quintessential wine country mystique with its undulating hills of vineyards, perfect coastal breezes and amazing sunsets. Bianchi Winery follows suit, with its breathtaking views, as well as the exquisite three-bedroom, two bathroom Vineyard House and its tasting room overlooking a waterfall-fed, koi-filled lake, and well-appointed state-of-the-art facilities. The Vineyard House also has a full kitchen and outdoor BBQ.

ABOUT BIANCHI WINERY AND TASTING ROOM:

With more than four decades of winemaking history, Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room now continues the legacy of founder Glenn Bianchi and his father, Joseph, in Paso Robles with wines in the super and ultra-premium categories with estate-grown and handcrafted wines. Combining the most advanced farming and production technologies with the finest terroir of Paso Robles, Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room has grown to be an industry leader, producing award-winning wines. The winery and tasting room sits on 40 acres overlooking the undulating vineyards of the area, rising above a waterfall fed lake nestled in its estate vineyards. Its Heritage Collection is made with estate grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot, which grow along the property’s gently sloping vineyards. The Bianchi Signature Selection is made with grapes purchased from premium growers in and around Paso Robles, who Bianchi maintains close relationships with to ensure access to top-quality harvests. Bianchi Wine is available in restaurants and retail stores throughout the United States. For more information about Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, visit www.bianchiwine.com.

Herzog Lineage 2016 Choreograph, Clarksburg

A surprisingly satisfying and economical wine, the Herzog Lineage Choreograph is a red blend that is also Kosher, made from 12 select varietals sourced from a secluded portion of the Clarksburg, California, vineyard. Open it and let it breath first, then jump right in for dinner, events, or relaxing.

Herzog Lineage Choreograph is a field blend of more than a dozen different grapes comes from an experimental plot on the Herzog estate vineyard — the wine is soft and inviting while at the same time complex and flavorful, with an attractive price point around $20.00 Retail

Find it at https://herzogwine.com/

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ABOUT HERZOG AND ROYAL WINE/KEDEM

Founded in 1848, NJ-based Royal Wine Corp. has been owned and operated in the United States by the Herzog family, whose winemaking roots go back eight generations to its origin in Czechoslovakia.

Today, Royal Wine’s portfolio of domestic and international wines range from traditional wine producing regions of France, Italy and Spain, as well as Israel, New Zealand and Argentina.

Additionally, Royal Wine Corp.’s spirit and liqueur portfolio offer some of the most sought-after scotches, bourbons, tequilas and vodkas as well as hard to find specialty items such as flavored brandies and liqueurs.

The company owns and operates the Kedem Winery in upstate New York, as well as Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, California, a state-of-the-art-facility featuring guided wine tours, a fully staffed modern tasting room, gift shop and catering facilities. Additionally, the winery houses the award-winning restaurant Tierra Sur, serving the finest, Mediterranean-inspired, contemporary Californian Cuisine.