The wine region of Sierra Pelona Valley is located in the region of South Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Agua Dulce or the Domaine Agua Dulce produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sierra Pelona Valley are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sierra Pelona Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit.
In the mouth of Sierra Pelona Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Sierra Pelona Valley, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sierra Pelona Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Premium wine sales enjoyed a spike in the US last year, continuing a general trend towards higher-priced bottles, suggests data in the latest state of the industry report from Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) wine division. It reported a sales growth rate of 21% in 2021, based on figures from premium wineries in its database. That’s the biggest rise since 2007, it said, adding that the average case price among this group was $271 in 2021, up from $241 in 2020 and $262 in 2019. The increase was ...
The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...
