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Hidden Creek, Shale Peak Vineyard

2005 Solano County Sangiovese

The Crush Hidden Creek, from the esteemed Shale Peak Vineyard in Solano County, is a stunning expression of Sangiovese that showcases the region's unique terroir. This delightful red wine boasts a medium body, offering a balanced and approachable profile that is both engaging and satisfying. Its acidity is pleasantly bright, adding a refreshing liveliness to the palate, while the fruit intensity is prominent, delivering luscious flavors of ripe cherries and plums that dance gracefully on the tongue. This wine is crafted with well-integrated tannins that provide a firm backbone, enhancing its structure and longevity. As a dry wine, it makes an excellent choice for various culinary pairings, particularly with Italian dishes. Overall, the 2005 vintage of The Crush Hidden Creek is a flavorful testament to the quality and charm of Sangiovese from this remarkable California region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Cherry

Cherry

Leather

Leather

Region:


California
California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

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