winemaker's notes:

You may not be in California this holiday, but you can certainly dream about it! California Dreaming Big delivers six top varieties from the renowned wine regions in California. You'll taste the diversity of the state with Santa Barbara Syrah, Monterey Chardonnay, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sierra Foothills Zinfandel and Lake County Petite Sirah.

Wine Gift Collection Includes:

• Santa Barbara: Kinton Santa Barbara Syrah
  A dense and concentrated, elegant and sleek wine. The unique conditions of Santa Barbara County, one of California's most celebrated appellations for Syrah, lets Kinton create Syrahs displaying both intensity and balance.
• Alexander Valley: Geyser Peak Walking Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
  A rich palate and crisp framework with citrus blossom aromas and tropical flavors of pineapple and pear and a touch of vanilla. The flavors are luscious, fruit forward and distinctly mineral thanks to our unique inner-coastal soils.
• Monterey: Carmel Road Monterey Chardonnay
  Rich, bold and beautifully balanced with an intriguing combination of grapefruit, pear and vanilla imparted by traditional barrel fermentation. The flavors are luscious, fruit forward and distinctly mineral.
• Napa Valley: Markham Sauvignon Blanc
  Pale creamy yellow in color. Floral highlights and tangerine aromas are layered with intriguing vanilla notes. Bright citrus flavors keeps this wine crisp while the juicy texture is lush.
• Sierra Foothills: Zinfandelic Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel
  A bold Old Vine Zinfandel with rich, bright raspberry and black cherry fruit complemented by hints of earth and spice that add to its complexity.
• Lake County: Castle Rock Lake County Petite Sirah
  A dark and full-bodied, deeply concentrated wine, yielding aromas of ripe berry, coffee, grain and spice.

• Greet Sheet with descriptions of the regions from which the six featured wines hail. The description cards are perforated as 4x5 index cards to be torn off for future reference.

Please note that due to the popularity of this product, we reserve the right to substitute like wines and vintages of equal or greater value.

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