We just received another shipment of our Little Vineyards club selection. Popped the Cab the other night and it was awesome. From our notes:
Color: Deep pomegranate.
Nose: Ripe notes of sumac and wild black currant with undertones of oak. A bit of alcohol still on this youngster, but nothing to be afraid of.
Palate: Explosive dark and red fruit on the mid-palate that is balanced by firm, almost chalky sweet tannins and a lingering finish of blueberry and sweet wood. Leaves the gums comfortably numb. Give this one five years (if you can) and you will have one hell of a bottle to open. We were sad when this baby was gone.
Our rating: 90 points
Food friendliness: Rich and fruity, but dry enough to be a fine accompaniment to heavier foods. We paired it up with a grilled steak with home-made Colorado black currant jam and red wine reduction. Oh yeah.

Notes on the winery:
Little Vineyards is one of the tucked-away secret spots on Highway 12 in the heart of Sonoma’s beautiful Valley of the Moon. If you’re heading north towards Santa Rosa it’s just before BR Cohn on the left, and the driveway can be hard to nail. But don’t miss it - it’s a great stop on your tour and one of those enigmatic places that set the Sonoma wine country apart from its neighbors. Intimate and tiny, you’ll most likely find the owners Joan and Rich behind the bar. Rich is a professional musician, and often breaks out some of his unusual instruments for a little jam session. Just like their larger neighbor at BR Cohn, rock’n'roll is a big part of the scene here when you taste. So are the classic cars. They have a great story, and the unusual distinction of natural thermal under much of their vineyards. This is one of the favorite stops in Sonoma, and while a few of the house blends can be awkward, for the most part the juice here is top notch. We loved the Center Stage (Bordeaux Blend); that beauty ended up being our favorite of the tasting. Go to www.littlevineyards.com for more info.

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