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septembre, 2020

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MANY WAYS TO BE GREEN

As you participate in California Wine Month events, know you are supporting an industry working hard to be sustainable from grape to glass. From one end of the state to the other, vintners and grape growers have stepped up to participate in some of the many programs that guide them in operating more sustainably and then certifying them when they do. Programs like Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, Napa Green, Fish Friendly Farming, LODI RULES and SIP-Certified provide third-party verification of stringent sustainability requirements. Want to learn more?

The Pour

Two Ways to Go:

Pinot Noir and Zinfandel could both work with this juicy tart, a surprising statement given how different the varieties are. Pinot Noir tends to be more delicate, with raspberry and cherry aromas and moderate tannin. Zinfandel is often (but not always) more robust, with more alcohol. Reach for the Pinot if you’re serving the tart with chicken, tuna or salmon; pour the Zin if you’re pairing the tart with lamb. California Pinot Noir does well in cool AVAs such as Los Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sta Rita Hills and Sonoma Coast. As for Zins, the Sierra Foothills, Dry Creek Valley and Lodi are some of the regions that have done well with this varietal. 

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