Vina Robles - Great People, and Generous Too!!!

I would like to say Thank You to Mark Laderriere at Vina Robles - http://www.vinarobles.com/index.php.

Recently I was introduced to Mark through the author of 'Corked Wine Blog'. Along with many other community activities that I am involved in, I am a board member for my children's local public school. For those not already aware, California is having its fair share of economic problems, and our public schools are struggling because of it. Mark, and Vina Robles, generously donated wine to an upcoming fundraising event for our school. The generosity of Mark and Vina Robles is truly appreciated. These are the kind of generous people that we should all model ourselves after. Please take a moment to support Vina Robles as they have supported our cause. Among their wines, the Petite Sirah is one I am told is one to try. Please view their website and look for their label - please support them as they have chosen to support our school.

Thank you Mark and Thank you Vina Robles!

Two Angels Winery - 2006 Petite Sirah

Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong, this 2006 Petite Sirah comes from the Shannon Ridge Vineyards located in Lake County California (North of the Napa Valley). This was a dark Petite Sirah, with aromas of berry and pomegranate and described as having aromas of roasted game integrated with toasted oak and roasted coffee undertones. This was a well balanced, bigger Petite Sirah.

We had the pleasure of tasting the wine with Steve Kreps whose family owns Two Angels Winery and Steve is also the President of Quintessential Wines (http://www.quintessentialwines.com/quintessential/index.jsp), who imports and markets family-owned wineries in Napa. According to Steve, this 2006 Petite Sirah is the best Petite Sirah they have produced at Two Angels. Put this one on your list to try, you will not be disappointed. You may have to do some internet searching to find this, or contact Quintessntial Wines to find out how to buy this for your cellar (707-226-8300).

Thank you, Steve for the tasting and conversation. We look forward to the opportunity to try more great wines from Two Angels Winery, and the other family-owned wineries you represent.