The wine region of Alta Mesa is located in the region of Lodi of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Forlorn Hope or the Domaine Jeff Runquist produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Mesa are Tannat, Verdelho and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Mesa often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earth or black fruit.
In the mouth of Alta Mesa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 16 estates and châteaux in the of Alta Mesa, producing 27 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alta Mesa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
