12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Three: Wine Club of the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Wine Club of the Santa Cruz Mountains offers a variety of wine

It’s Day Three of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize has been donated by the Wine Club of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Wine Club prides itself on offering “hard to find, premium wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains.” Wineries involved with the club include Alfaro Family Vineyards, Cooper-Garod Estate Vineyards, Regale, Savannah Chanelle, and Skov, just to name a few.

 

What you will win if your name is drawn: a bottle of 2008 San Andreas Red from Black Ridge Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The wine has a retail value of $49; it’s a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

 

Here are notes from Bill Brosseau, winemaker (as stated on the Black Ridge site):

 

Deep purple hue. This Red Blend opens up with nice aromas of black pepper, bacon and ripe cherry. With some aeration, notes of blueberry and blackberry add to the complex profile. These aromas transition nicely in the palate with a layer of custard flavor to keep the palate feeling rich, yet soft. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep this red blend restrained, making it a wonderful pairing for most cuisine. This wine finishes with a rich, smooth, and vibrant end. Drink now through 2019.

 

In Santa Cruz and in nearby communities, there are lots of great places to buy local wine – whether at an actual winery, a retailer, or through a club like this one. Local wine can be a thoughtful holiday gift for that wine lover on your gift list.

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THE CONTEST:

Reminder — during the entire “12 Days of Christmas” promotion, each person can only win one prize.

The Wine Club of the Santa Cruz Mountains is giving away one bottle of 2008 San Andreas Red from Black Ridge Vineyards. The winner will need to pick up the bottle from the club in Soquel.

To enter, email your name to tfatemiwalker@yahoo.com and include the words “Holiday Wine.”

Or post a comment to this article on my Facebook page.

Either way, the entry deadline is Sat. Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

The drawing will take place that evening; the winner will be notified via email.

 

 

 

 

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