2015 Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - Wine of the Day

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2015 Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

2015 Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

$23

Pale yellow with a tinge of green, gooseberry , melon rind on the nose with a touch of Serrano pepper. The palate is lively with vibrant acidity and finishes seamlessly with flavors of kiwi and lime zest

The 2014 Vintage was warm and sunny from April on. That compounded with almost no rain contributed to early ripening and concentrated fruit. Reds will benefit from some bottle age and cellar well, this white wine is drinking beautifully right now.

The grapes were picked at dawn and whole cluster pressed immediately. The newly pressed juice was cold settled in tank overnight then racked off heavy solids to it’s fermentation tank and a small amount of neutral French oak barrels. The tank was inoculated with a proprietary yeast blend while the barrels were left to ferment with indigenous yeast. After a slow, cool fermentation the new wine was racked off the lees and bottled as early as possible to preserve it’s vibrant character.

2011 Petrified Forest Merlot - Wine of the Day

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2011 Petrified Forest Merlot

2011 Petrified Forest Merlot

$36

"Smooth and elegant with red fruit notes of dried cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam.  Framing the mouthwatering fruit are toasty oak notes of chocolate and caramel.  This compelling and nuanced wine has great balance now and is sure to please for years to come."  Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014)

2011 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine of the Day

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2011 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon

 2011 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon

$48

"Aromas of black cherry, pepper, cola, and toasty oak.  Rich and silky texture with firm but yielding tannins.  The blackberry and black cherry fruit is complemented by the spice, pepper, and oak notes.  Drinking nicely now, but will age well for 10 years or more."  Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014).

2009 Petrified Forest Vineyards Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

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 2009 Petrified Forest Vineyards Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

$39

"Wonderful floral aromas give way to flavors of pineapple, apricots, and citrus.  Its clean, crisp finish and just the right amount of sweetness make this wine the perfect accompaniment to both sweet and savory food pairings."  Baci Cafe & Wine Bar (2012).

Late harvest wines have always captivated our imagination. When we purchased our property in Knights Valley in 1987, the existing Sauvignon blanc vineyard surprised us with an area that provided the necessary conditions for botrytis cinerea each harvest. This “noble rot” has allowed us to coax an amazingly complex wine from our tiny hillside vineyard. Once only produced for family and close friends, we can now share the fruit of our passion with you.

2014 Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - Wine Region of the Day

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2014 Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

$23

The 2014 Vintage was warm and sunny from April on. That compounded with almost no rain contributed to early ripening and concentrated fruit. Reds will benefit from some bottle age and cellar well, this white wine is drinking beautifully right now.

Pale yellow with a tinge of green, gooseberry , melon rind on the nose with a touch of Serrano pepper. The palate is lively with vibrant acidity and finishes seamlessly with flavors of kiwi and lime zest

2011 Petrified Forest Merlot - Wine of the Day

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 2011 Petrified Forest Merlot

$36

"Smooth and elegant with red fruit notes of dried cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam.  Framing the mouthwatering fruit are toasty oak notes of chocolate and caramel.  This compelling and nuanced wine has great balance now and is sure to please for years to come."  Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014)

2010 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine of the Day

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2010 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon

$48

"Dark red magenta in the glass, it's dark and yet bright.  The purity on the nose is impressive, with ripeness perfected and the oak balanced.  There's a sweet core of fruit on the palate, chock full of dark red cherries, cassis, wet tobacco and sweet earth.  60+second finish that has nice tannic grip without being 'drying'.  Impressively rich in all the right places, the wine continues to evolve with air, telling me that a two-hour decant is probably wise.  Drink now and for 7-8 more years for optimum drinking."  Chris at Calwine.  (Dec.2014)

"Don't fear the herbs.  This savory wine has a beautiful green olive and fresh herb character in small amounts, adding great complexity."  Sunset magazine, October 2015 issue.

2011 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine of the Day

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2011 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon

$48

"Aromas of black cherry, pepper, cola, and toasty oak.  Rich and silky texture with firm but yielding tannins.  The blackberry and black cherry fruit is complemented by the spice, pepper, and oak notes.  Drinking nicely now, but will age well for 10 years or more."  Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014).

2009 Petrified Forest Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc - Product Of The Day

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2009 PETRIFIED FOREST VINEYARDS LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

$ 39.00

2009 LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC--GOLD--2013 SF CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION

$10 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 1-3
$0.01 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 4-12

TASTING NOTES

"Wonderful floral aromas give way to flavors of pineapple, apricots, and citrus.  Its clean, crisp finish and just the right amount of sweetness make this wine the perfect accompaniment to both sweet and savory food pairings."  Baci Cafe & Wine Bar (2012).

WINEMAKER NOTES

Late harvest wines have always captivated our imagination. When we purchased our property in Knights Valley in 1987, the existing Sauvignon blanc vineyard surprised us with an area that provided the necessary conditions for botrytis cinerea each harvest. This “noble rot” has allowed us to coax an amazingly complex wine from our tiny hillside vineyard. Once only produced for family and close friends, we can now share the fruit of our passion with you.

Appellation: Knights Valley
Brix At Harvest: 31.3 degrees
Residual Sugar: 6.88 gm/100 ml.
Alcohol: 14.8%
Aging: Aged in stainless steel barrels for 18 months.

2010 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon - Product Of The Day

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2010 PETRIFIED FOREST CABERNET SAUVIGNON

$ 48.00

2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON--GOLD--2015 SUNSET INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

$10 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 1-3
$0.01 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 4-12

 

This wine is exclusively available for residents of California, Washington D.C., and Florida, or to those with a California based wine locker. 

Tasting Notes

"Dark red magenta in the glass, it's dark and yet bright.  The purity on the nose is impressive, with ripeness perfected and the oak balanced.  There's a sweet core of fruit on the palate, chock full of dark red cherries, cassis, wet tobacco and sweet earth.  60+second finish that has nice tannic grip without being 'drying'.  Impressively rich in all the right places, the wine continues to evolve with air, telling me that a two-hour decant is probably wise.  Drink now and for 7-8 more years for optimum drinking."  Chris at Calwine.  (Dec.2014)

2011 Petrified Forest Merlot - Product Of The Day

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2011 PETRIFIED FOREST MERLOT

$ 36.00

2011 MERLOT--SILVER--2014 SF CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION

$10 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 1-3
$0.01 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 4-12

Tasting Notes

"Smooth and elegant with red fruit notes of dried cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam.  Framing the mouthwatering fruit are toasty oak notes of chocolate and caramel.  This compelling and nuanced wine has great balance now and is sure to please for years to come."  Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014)

Varietal: 100% Merlot 
Appellation: Knights Valley
Harvest Date: October 13, 2011
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aging: Aged in the finest French oak barrels for 18 months.
Released: September 1, 201

Qorkz Kitchen

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Welcome to Qorkz Kitchen! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in anticipation we have put together some of our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes which would be welcome at any Thanksgiving table. We hope you enjoy them while celebrating the season with your family this holiday season.

Rustic Sourdough Stuffing with Green Apples and Sausage

Ingredients 

1 Batard Sourdough
1 Pound Breakfast Sausage
2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley
1 Tablespoon Rosemary
3 Leeks
1 Sweet Onion
2 Tablespoons Sage
3 Ribs Celery
1 Cup Dried Cranberries
1 Cup Chicken Stock
1 Stick Butter
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Green Apples

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Cut the sourdough batard into 1 inch cubes. 

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add the bread cubes to the pan and bake at 300 degrees F., for 8 - 10 minutes or until the croutons are hard. 

Using an apple corer, core out the middle of the green apples and slice into a rough chop. 

Cut away the rough green tops of the leeks. 

Be sure to wash the dirt out of the different layers of the leeks before you cut them. Slice them into thin ribbons. 

Roughly chop both the sage and the rosemary and set aside.

Cut the Italian parsley into a fine dice and set aside.

Cut the celery ribs into a rough dice and set aside.

Cut the onion into a fine dice and set aside. 

Wine Pairing

This stuffing has the sour flavor from the bread and the bright tartness from the cranberries. Try a wine with a bright crisp flavor to bring your meal together. Try the Petrified Forest Sauvignon Blanc $23. The balanced acidity and melon flavors are sure to please!  

Melt the butter into a deep Dutch oven or skillet. Add the onion, celery, leeks, parsley, sage, rosemary, apples, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. 

Cut away the casings from the sausage links and discard. 

Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat and transfer to a bowl. In the same pot, add the sausage and cook for ten minutes or until cooked all the way through. 

Once the sausage is cooked through, return the vegetable mixture, dried cranberries, croutons, and chicken stock to the pot and stir to combine. 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Transfer the stuffing mixture to a 9x12 baking sheet.   

Bake the stuffing for 30 minutes or until the top starts to brown. 

Finish The Dish 

Serve this stuffing alongside your turkey for a nice sour and tart contrast to the bird. Enjoy! 

Cheese Boards

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Looking to put together a cheeseboard? We have taken some of our favorite cheeses and put together a series of cheeseboards we have seen at some of our favorite wine bars to help you take the thought out of it.  We'll also recommend some wine pairings for those cheeses to ensure that your board will be the toast of your party. 

Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue

We came across this cheeseboard pairing at Lucy's Whey in New York City on the Upper East Side. They pair the mild blue cheese with Mike's Hot Honey which highlights the creaminess of the cheese while toning down the pungency of the blue. We've added Grand Marnier soaked Bing cherries to the board to add some tartness and a hint of orange flavor. 

The Cheese 

“Aged at least 90 days in our Roquefort modeled caves, it’s an approachable blue with a firm but buttery paste and a bouquet of flavors to satisfy a range of palettes. Bite into Oregon Blue and find a clean, briny flavor, notes of sweet cream and veins of mellow, earthy blue molds blooming throughout.”
— Rogue Creamery

Wine Pairing 

The perfect pairing for blue cheese? A wine that is a little sweet, a little acidic, and just a hint of floral. The Ascension Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier has all the elements you need to make this cheeseboard a perfect pairing. $36

Mike's Hot Honey 

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Mike's Hot Honey is infused with chilis and has a deep slow burn. It's perfect for highlighting the creamy texture of the cheese while the sweetness takes some of the tang out of the blue cheese. 

Wine Pairing 

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal pairing for blue cheese. The sweet floral notes compliment the creaminess and pungency of the blue cheese. Try this his late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Petrified Forest. $39 per bottle. 

Grand Marnier infused Bing Cherries. 

 

Take 1/2 cup of dried bing cherries and add them to 1/3 cup of Grand Marnier. Soak them overnight in the refrigerator. They are sweet, sour and with just a touch of an alcoholic burn. 

Other Wine Pairings 

Dry Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Madeira, Port

Welcome To The Family

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Welcome to the family Petrified Forest Vineyards! Situated in eastern Sonoma on a seventy-four acre ranch in the Knights Valley AVA, Petrified Forest Vineyards is a family owned winery started by Ken and Susan Piters. They bought the land in 1987, which was previously planted with Sauvignon Blanc, and in the 1990s, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines were added to the property. The Piters released their first vintage in 2009, which promptly won a gold medal from the San Francisco Chronicle and haven't looked back since. They make wine with one mission—to create exceptional ultra-premium wines from the Knights Valley appellation by being uncompromising at all stages, from the vine to the bottle.  We hope you enjoy the care and craftsmanship that go into every bottle of Petrified Forest Vineyards wine!