I started making red wine back in 2005, and I thought I would summarize my red wine vintages to date (all Regina California Juice purchased in 20-liter batches from Santa Fe Distributors at 35th and Racine in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago). I added whites at the end as I will try another white for 2016.
#1 Red -2005 “California Burgundy” (I have no idea what the actual grapes were – you are not supposed to use the French name – I mistakenly thought it was Pinot Noir)
#2 Red 2006 Pinot Noir
#3 Red 2007 Zinful Pinot Noir (a blend)
#4 Red 2008 Myratage (Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
#5 Red 2009 Southern Rhone style blend (Syrah & Granache)
#6 Red 2010 Zinfandel
#7 Red 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
#8 Red 2012 Syrah
#9 Red 2013 Tony’s Super Tuscan Blend (50% Merlot & 25% Sangiovese & 25% Syrah)
#10 Red 2014 Merlot
#11 Red 2014 Red Blend (75% Merlot & 25% Sangiovese)
#12 Red 2015 Dark Red Blend (Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah)
#13 Red 2015 Pinot Noir
#14 Red 2016 Red Blend (67% Syrah and 33% Valdapenas – name given to Tempranillo in USA)
#4 White 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
#3 White 2008 Pinot Grigio
#2 White 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
#1 White 2006 Chardonnay
NO WINES WERE MADE IN 2017 – TAKING A BREAK.
Enjoy wine and drink responsibly.