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Thursday, May 22, 2008

A Cru Ranking of California Vineyards

Over the past couple of years, as my study and profession of wine continued to move along, I have been under the notion that someone should formally write down and publish the "Cru Vineyards of California". Bordeaux has a published list. Burgundy has a published list. Alsace. Germany. Chavignol. California is definitely old enough that unique, singular, and "special" vineyards- special places for that matter- should be recognized as having superior terroir. It's a project I think I will start...now.

Grand Cru
ToKalon Vineyard, Napa
James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles
Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Melville Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Hudson Vineyard, Napa
Marcassin Vineyard, Napa
Black Sears Vineyard, Napa
Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains
Mount Carmel Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Clos Pepe Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Dutton Ranch Vineyard, Sonoma

Premier Cru
Griffin's Lair Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Savoy Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Spring Ridge Mountain Vineyard, Santa Cruz
Kiser Vineyard, Anderson Valley

And I'm already lost. Well, a start. I welcome your input. Hit the "0 Comments" button below and let me know what I've missed.
Seasmoke Vineyard, Santa Barbara

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey bro

this is awesome have you had any hits yet? It is all about you. Where is the next vlog coming from?

BBQ wines?
Why there are no longer any $10 French wines?
Why the bargin bins are now $12 and under instead of $10 and under?
Back Label scavenger hunt!

Anonymous said...

CT - very cool homez, but IMOH, if you use Hudson, ya gotta use Hyde - love it - D-RO