2013 Coruce Semillon - Wine of the Day

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2013 Coruce Semillon

$20.97

The wine is comprised of 94% Semillon, 4% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier.  Whole cluster pressed and settled for 3 days then racked off the solids.  Cold fermented for 24 days in stainless steel tanks and then racked off the lees.  The wine was then aged for 6 months in 4 year old French barrels.

This wine has a combination of flavors and aromas of apple, pear, lemon grass and a touch of saffron spice on the finish.  Crisp and clean with nice acidity.

2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier - Wine of the Day

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2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier

$36

Our Ascension Cellars Viognier dessert wine is a whimsical wine that will gladden your heart with rich hints of peaches, caramelized pear, and honey combined with a delightful, hazelnut finish.

The Evangelist is the perfect finish or the start of something new. This wine pairs beautifully with cream blue and goat cheeses, light desserts with toasted pecans, Crème brûlée and sugar cookies.

North Yuba - Wine Region of the Day

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North Yuba by David Toomey for Qorkz

North Yuba received its designation as an AVA in 1985. Situated on 22,548 acres, North Yuba is a sub-appellation of the larger Sierra Foothills AVA and is located in Yuba County. The vineyards in North Yuba typically sit at an elevation of 1,500 to 2,000 feet above sea level. The soil is largely volcanic in nature and well draining, forcing the vines to develop deep, sturdy roots. The vines typically produce a low yield of grapes, but the grapes produced are smaller in size with a more concentrated flavor. North Yuba is bathed in sunlight during the day, and the region is hot and dry in the daytime during the peak of the growing season. The nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains offer a cooling effect in the evening and can drop the evening temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. This diurnal temperature swing creates a longer growing season and allows the vines to produce grapes with balanced acidity. North Yuba is known for its old vine Zinfandel but also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, and Roussanne.

2010 Coruce Syrah - Wine of the Day

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2010 Coruce Syrah

$24.95

2010 Coruce Syrah: This wine is comprised of 90% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Zinfandel and 3% Viognier. The grapes were hand harvested and table sorted and co-fermented for 14 days and pressed off into 3 & 4 year old French Oak barrels.

This wine has aromas and flavors of dark cherries, plum & lavender and blueberries with a lush jammy finish.

Open and decant for 30 minutes prior to serving.

2012 Coruce Semillon - Wine of the Day

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2012 Coruce Semillon

$20

2012 Coruce Semillon: This Antelope Valley wine is comprised of 90% Semillon and 5% Chardonnay and 5% Viognier. Whole cluster pressed and settled for 3 days and then racked off its solids. Cold fermented for 30 days in stainless steel tanks and then racked off its lees. The wine was then aged for 9 months in 4 year old French oak barrels.

This wine has a combination of aromas and flavors of apple, pear and fig with a touch of saffron spice and grass. Slightly round in style yet finishes with hints of tart lemongrass. Serve cold.

San Pasqual Valley - Wine Region of the Day

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San Pasqual Valley by David Toomey for Qorkz.

San Pasqual Valley received its designation as an AVA in 1981. Situated on 9,000 acres, San Pasqual Valley is located in Northern San Diego County. The soils in San Pasqual are granite based and well draining. The climate in the valley is desert like with hot days and long exposure to sunlight. The Pacific Ocean sends cooling winds down the valley in the evening and extends the growing season. The region is known for its production of Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Viognier.

2013 Coruce Chardonnay - Wine of the Day

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2013 Coruce Chardonnay

$23.95

The wine is comprised of 95% Chardonnay, 3% Viognier and 2% Semillion.  Whole cluster pressed and settled for 3 days and then racked off the solids.  Cold fermented for 26 days in stainless steel tanks and racked off the lees and aged for 12 months in 3 year old French oak barrels.

The wine has a combination of flavors and aromas of hazelnut, pear, green apple and pineapple with a lingering toasty finish.  Nice acidity.

Capay Valley - Wine Region of the Day

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Capay Valley by David Toomey for Qorkz.

Capay Valley received its designation as an AVA in 2002. Situated across 102,400 acres, the region is neighbors with Napa County and is centered on the Capay Valley in Yolo County. The terrain of Capay Valley consists of rolling hills and valley floor where the soils contain river rock and volcanic ash deposits. The climate in Capay Valley features warm days and cool nights. The mountainous terrain captures daytime heat in the valley but has cooling effects in the evenings. The warm climate leads to a short growing season and robust yields. Capay Valley produces many different varietals including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, and Viognier.

Fountaingrove District - Wine Region of the Day

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Photo of the Fountaingrove District by David Toomey for Qorkz.

The Fountaingrove District received its designation as an AVA in 2015. Situated on 38,000 acres, Fountaingrove is located in Sonoma County. Most of the soils are derived from Sonoma Volcanic and Franciscan Formation bedrock and consist of volcanic materials, such as pumiceous ash flow tuff and basalt lava. The Fountaingrove District is located on the western slopes of the Mayacmas Mountains and features low, rolling hills as well as higher, steeper mountains with southwest-facing slopes. The Sonoma Mountains, along the region's southwestern boundary, shelter Fountaingrove from the strongest marine breezes and heaviest fog, but an air gap in the mountains does allow some cooling air and fog into the region. The moderate temperatures within the Fountaingrove District are suitable for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Viognier grape varieties.

Dunnigan Hills - Wine Region of the Day

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DUNNIGAN HILLS

Photo of the Dunnigan Hills by David Toomey for Qorkz.

Dunnigan Hills received its designation as an AVA in 1993. Situated across 89,000 acres, Dunnigan Hills is located in the northwest portion of Yolo County. The terrain of Dunnigan Hills features rolling hills with elevations between 200 and 500 feet above sea level. The soils of the region vary from gravelly loams and sandy loams over sandstone to silt. The climate of the region is recognized for its warm days and cool nights, offering a diurnal temperature swing of up to twenty degrees. This change between day and nighttime temperatures allow for a longer growing season and allow the fruit time to develop their tannin structure and acidity. The region is known for its production of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Viognier.

2012 Coruce Chardonnay - Wine of the Day

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2012 Coruce Chardonnay

$23.95


2012 Coruce Chardonnay: This wine from the Antelope Valley is comprised of 95% Chardonnay and 5% Viognier. Whole cluster pressed and settled for 3 days and then racked off its solids. Cold fermented for 35 days in stainless steel tanks and pressed off its lees and aged for 9 months in 3 year old French Oak barrels.

This wine has a combination of flavors and aromas of hazelnut, pear and citrus ending with a lingering toasty green apple finish.  Serve chilled.

South Coast - Wine Region of the Day

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SOUTH COAST

Image of the South Coast Wine Region by David Toomey for Qorkz. 

The South Coast received its designation as an AVA in 1985. Situated over 2,237,503 acres, the South Coast includes sub-appellations Cucamonga Valley, Malibu-Newton Canyon, Ramona Valley, Saddle Rock-Malibu, San Pasqual Valley, and Temecula Valley. There is an array of soil types and microclimates across the South Coast, allowing the region to show its diversity in the production of many different varietals. The region produces Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier - Wine of the Day

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2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier

$38

Our 2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier delivers bright floral aromas of myers lemon, bee’s wax, white peach and kiwi with a palate of citrus and acidity that gives this special wine length and suspense.

Pair this wine with light to medium body cheeses, oysters, shellfish, seafood, poultry and good friends.

Mount Veeder - Wine Region of the Day

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MOUNT VEEDER

Photo of the Mount Veeder wine region by David Toomey for Qorkz. 

Mount Veeder received its designation as an AVA in 1993 and is a sub-appellation of the Napa Valley AVA. Located on 15,000 acres in the Mayacamas Mountains, the steep mountain face gives the vines the benefits of more direct sunlight and better drainage. Mount Veeder has high elevation and volcanic soil that imparts the region's distinctive flavor characteristics of eucalyptus, herbs, and florals. Given its proximity to the Los Carneros region, Mount Veeder benefits from the cool fog and ocean breezes off the San Pablo Bay. The cool and moderate climate on Mount Veeder extends the growing season and produced fruit that is well rounded and balanced in its acidity. The region is known for producing Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

2013 Coruce Semillon - Wine of the Day

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2013 Coruce Semillon

$20.97

The wine is comprised of 94% Semillon, 4% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier.  Whole cluster pressed and settled for 3 days then racked off the solids.  Cold fermented for 24 days in stainless steel tanks and then racked off the lees.  The wine was then aged for 6 months in 4 year old French barrels.

This wine has a combination of flavors and aromas of apple, pear, lemon grass and a touch of saffron spice on the finish.  Crisp and clean with nice acidity.

2012 Coruce Viognier - Product Of The Day

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2012 CORUCE VIOGNIER

$ 25.95

GOLD MEDAL - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Tasting Notes

2012 Coruce Viognier: This Central Coast wine is 100% Viognier from the World Famous Bien Nacido Vineyards near Santa Maria California. This wine was destemmed and cold soaked for 24 hours then pressed off the skins and settled for 3 days and racked off its solids. It was then cold fermented for 21 days in stainless steel and aged for 10 months in neutral French Oak barrels.

This wine has aromas and flavors of Honeysuckle, citrus blossoms, white melon, apricot, peach and banana. Lush and viscous with a vibrant finish. Serve chilled.

Taste With Qorkz Sommelier Ryan Evans

2012 Coruce Viognier - Product Of The Day

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2012 Coruce Viognier

$25.95

Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle

In Nevada and California, $9 flat fee on orders of 3 bottles. Orders of 4-12 bottles ship for just $0.01

Tasting Notes

2012 Coruce Viognier: This Central Coast wine is 100% Viognier from the World Famous Bien Nacido Vineyards near Santa Maria California. This wine was destemmed and cold soaked for 24 hours then pressed off the skins and settled for 3 days and racked off its solids. It was then cold fermented for 21 days in stainless steel and aged for 10 months in neutral French Oak barrels.

This wine has aromas and flavors of Honeysuckle, citrus blossoms, white melon, apricot, peach and banana. Lush and viscous with a vibrant finish. Serve chilled.

Movie Night

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Having a Friday night in? We recommend a movie, a bottle of wine, and some popcorn. What type of movie? One about wine of course! There are many movies about wine out there to choose from and on Fridays we will share one with you that we have seen and enjoyed. You get the popcorn and let Qorkz send you the wine!

In my house, the Friday after Thanksgiving is about decorating for Christmas and watching Home Alone. I hope you share in this family tradition with us this year and remember "This is your house, you have to defend it!" 

Home Alone

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them!

Film Critic

Kevin! Home Alone is a movie that needs no introduction. Kevin McAllister really did a number on the Wet Bandits huh? Let's review: iron to the face, nail through the foot, red hot doorknob, two falls down the stairs, paint can to the face, BB gun to the groin, blow torch to the head, falling out of a treehouse, etc.. I am fairly sure that these two guys would be dead by the end of the movie given all they went through. And what takes them down in the end? A flimsy snow shovel... (It's okay, I love it anyway!) Which reminds me...

Why We Love It

Why do we love Home Alone? For so many reasons. We all have our favorite scenes that make us until we fall out of our chairs. Every time we watch that scene where Marv hits Harry with a crowbar to kill the spider, my wife laughs so hard it brings her to tears. I love it. But the movie is about more than that. It reminds us of the importance of family but also shows us that we can go it alone if necessary. It shows the importance of lending a hand to a stranger when necessary (Looking at you Polka King of the Midwest). It taught us to check doorknobs before we open them, not to eat your brother's cheese pizza, and to ask if our toothbrush was approved by the American Dental Association. Mainly, it's about how even when we are so mad at family we want them to disappear, deep down inside we really don't. It's a classic and in my house, a family tradition. We hope you enjoy it! 

Wine Pairing 

So basically this entire movie Kevin eats cheese pizza or a bowl of 8 scoops of ice cream with marshmallows. What kind of a wine do you pair with that? I would go with the Ascension Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier $36. The deep caramelized pear flavor would be a refreshing contrast to a grease of the pizza, and would make a magnificent pairing with ice cream. 

Movie Trailer