Name
Adjust Your Altitude - Lake County's Volcanic Wines
Date & Time
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Joy Merrilees - Shannon Family of Wines
John Szabo - WineAlign.com
Jonathan Walters - Brassfield Estate Winery
Joy Merrilees John Szabo Jonathan Walters
Description

The volcanic region of Lake County has been gaining interest and praise from critics and consumers alike for its capacity to offer award-winning and sustainable wines while providing sommeliers with terroir-driven wines to pour and excite guests. Volcanic terroirs are highly appreciated for their capacity to produce high-quality wines that are complex and distinct, offering great aromatic and flavor intensity and noticeable aging potential. Recent studies carried out by the USGS have provided producers with a better understanding of their soils.

Location Name
Palm 5-6
Full Address
Town & Country Resort & Spa
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
Session Type
Tasting Session
Tasting Component?
Yes
Session Evaluation
Session Evaluation
Learning Objectives
1. How volcanic soils in Lake County Create ‘Intensity of Place.’
2. How to describe volcanic wines to consumers.
3. Know the distinct characteristics of Lake County’s wine-growing region.
4. Understand Lake County’s unique geological history.
Wine List in Tasting Order
Wild Diamond 2018 Dumb Luck Syrah
Brassfield Estate Winery 2019 Perspective Syrah
atLarge 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Hawk & Horse 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ovis 2019 Petit Verdot
Sol Rouge 2018 Petite Sirah