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A recent edition of “Wine Spectator Insider” awarded Carina Cellars two 91 point ratings! 2007 Clairvoyant – 91
points 7 Percent Syrah – 91 points
Local wine writer, Michael Cervin, talked about the Iconoclast in Celeb Life Magazine. “The first vintage materialized when winemaker Joey Tensley was offered high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Howell Mountain. “After tasting both wines and pondering them, I thought ‘let’s blend the best of both worlds,’” he says. Having Napa fruit is a huge boost; however, the Syrah comes from Colson Canyon in Santa Barbara, known locally as one of the best plots to source excellent Syrah grapes. The result is Iconoclast, one of the premium blends coming out of the county.”. Read Cervins thoughts on the blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon here. Wine Pairing: Homemade Chicken Ravioli with a Savory Grape Sauce Len Napolitano shares this recipe for a "perfect pairing" with Clairvoyant. Click here for the article and recipe.
California Wine Advisor caught up with Carolyn at the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival. Watch and listen to what she has to say!
Wine Country This Week also interviewed
Carina Cellars winemaker Joey Tensley, who claimed "It's
all about the vineyard." They also visited the new estate vineyards and
winery at Rancho del Cielo in Paso Robles. "This area enjoys
unique soils and climate, and has a larger diurnal swing than any
other appellation in California, which results in an unusually wide
range of microclimates. This allows winemakers a broad palate of
wine components from which to blend deep complexity. The calcareous
and chalky, rock soils are also unusual to California and are reminiscent
of the esteemed Châteauneuf du Pâpe area of France.
These conditions are perfect for grapes, as it challenges the vines
to produce small berry clusters of marvelously concentrated grapes."
Carina Cellars owner David Hardee was profiled in Duke University's Law Magazine. "The trick is to figure out a way to use your training in the law to enhance your ability to pursue your dreams, your passions." "I also get to make, drink, and share with friends and with the world, a wonderful wine". Read the whole profile here. |
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Pair of 91’s from Wine Spectator!
When Worlds Collide:
Read
what Ryan has to say about the first harvest from Rancho del Cielo,
in this article from Wine Country This Week. Click 
We
think Gary Vaynerchuk is amazing. Talk about high energy! Gary has
tasted Carina Cellars wines in two of his episodes – check
them out!
"The
most attractive offering I tasted from Carina Cellars is their 2005
Syrah 7 Percent, which exhibits lovely floral, black currant, cherry
and earth notes. In keeping with the vintage character, it possesses
tart acidity as well as medium body, and a heady moderately long
finish. It can be consumed over the next 4-5 years. "
Wine
Country This Week made Carina Cellars its Featured Winery:
