We'll start off with a better-known wine that I think is great with pizza and pasta: Red Truck Cab, available for $10.99. Based in Sonoma, Red Truck has been getting a lot of attention lately, especially with its really cute mini-barrels of California Red wine. I have yet to try the California Red, but the Cabernet Sauvignon has bright fruity notes and an easy finish, pairing well with thin crust pizzas, my friend Megan's delicious red pesto pasta and similar foods. (I'll work on getting her recipe.)
According to Red Truck's vineyard notes, "the Cabernet Sauvignon comes from two select vineyards on the central coast, the Sweetwater Vineyard in Monterey and the Firehouse Vineyard in Paso Robles, both have well drained soils and plenty of heat to ripen grapes beautifully. The long 'hang time' creates the luscious richness balanced with the smooth finish."
Pick up a bottle at your local wine & spirits shop or order directly online from redtruckwine.com. On another note, Red Truck offers organic wines, something I will definitely have to try in the future. Bottoms up!
Music to drink to: Peel me a Grape, Diana Krall
*Photo copyright: Red Truck Wine.
We visited Cline Cellars (maker of Red Truck) when were in Sonoma a few years ago! Their winery is beautiful. Grazing sheep weed their vineyard rows!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I love it Court!! Keep it coming, I always like to try new wines - especially the affordable ones!
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