Hello Friends,
Today’s
Quick Sip is the 2013 Vista Luna Vineyard Garnacha Blanca from
Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California. I had an opportunity to taste this wine for a ‘
Lodi Summer Tasting’ event put on by the good folks at
Lodi Wine. Bokisch Vineyards is owned by Markus and Liz Bokisch. After working in the vineyards and cellars of both Napa Valley and Spain, Markus found Lodi to have an ideal climate for grape growing and the rest is history. Inspired by the couple’s love of Spanish wines and family heritage, Markus has grown and produced Spanish-style wines in Lodi under the Bokisch label since 2001.
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| Image from a wonderful wine and cheese pairing event put on by Bokisch Vineyards and Cheese Central in downtown Lodi. |
I had a chance to meet Markus, his wife, and Cindy Della Monica of
Cheese Central, this spring, for a wine and cheese pairing event. From Albariño to Graciano, Monastrell, and Tempranillo, all of the wines I have had from Bokisch have been well-made and reasonably priced. I’m particularly fond of their
Albariño with light summer fare and seafood dishes. For further information and where you can find this refreshing Garnacha Blanca, which my tasting group found quite delicious, please see my tasting notes below.
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| Bokisch Vineyards Vista Luna Vineyard 2013 Garnacha Blanca |
Review: Bokisch Vineyards Vista Luna Vineyard 2013 Garnacha Blanca (SRP $18): Pale straw in color, this very pleasant and well-made wine leads off with nicely intertwined stone fruit, Asian pear, and green apple flavors backed by subtle notes of white flower. It is bright and fresh in the mouth with a racy crispness that is balanced by the wine’s nice textural qualities. Overall, this is a delightful alternative white wine that is full of personality and extremely food-friendly. I recommend including a few bottle in your wine rotation this summer. Approximately 244 cases of this wine were produced and it was grown and crafted in accordance with the “
Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing Practices.” Region: Lodi, California. (Other info: ABV 13.2%, 100% stainless, 10% Albariño added, cork enclosure.) 88 Points.
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