After last month’s delicious shipment from the California Wine Club, I think it would be fair to say that I was pretty eager to receive my next shipment. And when it finally did arrive, I was very excited to see that December’s wines were not only gift wrapped, but were from Santa Barbara, California. I know that Santa Barbara is known for their wines and I’ve been there several times (fun fact: When I was about 7 years old, I declared to my dad that I was going to get married in Santa Barbara. Good thing for him that I changed my mind because I had also picked the most expensive hotel in the area for my reception.), but I’m not all that familiar with their wineries. So I was happy to peruse the feature of Daniel Gehrs Wines in this month’s issue of Uncorked as I opened up the wine. The beautiful 4 page feature told the story of Dan Gehrs, a man determined to make the wines his way, and even included a photo of the winery cat Cleo, who likes to greet winery visitors.
As always, this month’s shipment included 2 wines – a Chenin Blanc (white) and a Merlot (red). Naturally, I gravitated towards the white, which Gehr has described as his personal favorite. Although I’ve tried a lot of different wines, I’ve never had a Chenin Blanc before so I didn’t know what to expect. After a long day, I curled up with a blanket and a Christmas movie and tried this fabulous wine. It was a bit drier than I normally like, but it had a great flavor. Very floral. And it went perfectly with the cheddar cheese and Triscuits I was nibbling on. A couple nights later, I finished the bottle with some pizza and it tasted just as delicious.
I’m so glad that I got a chance to try this amazing wine and learn more about this mom & pop owned winery, that I otherwise never would have known about. But I guess that’s what the California Wine Club is all about – award-winning wine, 100% satisfaction guarantee, and the expertise that it takes to find these hidden gems.
So will wine be part of your holiday celebration? It should be! And Bruce & Pam, founders of the California Wine Club, are generously offering one lucky reader a $50 Gift Certificate, good towards purchase of one of their clubs or for individual wines. Enter using the rafflecopter form and it could be yours!
This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I received a 2 month Membership to the California Wine Club for the purpose of this review.
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Pietra Santa Winery 2009 “Twin Terraces” White Blend
La Gravette De Corconne 2010 Reserve Blanc Languedoc
Morisfarms 2009 Vermentino Maremma Toscano
Ooh, that International Selections membership looks awesome!
I’d like to try the primeire club
the #3 International selections for my sister and her best friend they go to the wineries all around us and i think they would like a nice mom and pop ones from around the globe
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I would like the signature collection
I’d like to order the Sauvignon Blanco for my mom. She’s the drinker in the family! 😉
I’d pick the signature collection
Darms Lane Wines 2010 Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
I’d love to get my step mom some pinot grigio 🙂
I am most interested in the international selections because I love experiencing international things
I’d just like the premier club, as a beginning wino.
Premier Club
I’d like the Signature Series.
The signature series.
i will choose Premier Club
I like the Premier Club…this sounds really interesting and fun.
Thnaks so much.
International Selections!
international selections
International selections (:
I would like to try the zinfandels!
international selections
love internatinal selections
I’d love to gift International Selections to my mom.
the signature series would be nice.
I love trying different wines!
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The International selections looks wonderful 🙂 If I had to pick particular wines, Riesling and Gewurtztraminer are the ones that I would snag 🙂
I like the premier club I like all that it has to offer!
premeir club is my style i beleive
signature series
I think the premire club would be really nice
The signature selections look amazing!
I think I would like to try the Signature Series Club….but there are so many wines individually too…how does one choose?
I’d like the Signature Series.
I am not a big wine lover, but my BF is….I would give this to her.
i like package #3-the international selections. we love to experiment with different cuisines and this would be a great gift for me and hubby! thanks for a lovely giveaway!
I would love the International Selections club
I would like the signature collection
i have never drank wine. I would love to sample it though
I’d choose the International Selections. We are confused about wines there are so many and this would be a great way to enjoy good wines!
the signature series!!
I’d like to try the Pinor Noir Truchard Vineyards
I’m interested in the Premier Club.
signature collection
I would like the Signature Series.
signature collection looks good
I’d get the La Gravette De Corconne 2010 Reserve Blanc Languedoc for my family relatives this holiday!
This is a wonderful idea!
Love wine!
The Signature Series 🙂
id pick the international
the premier club
I’d love the Signature Series!
signature collection
I would like to try the 007 Union Island Red
Any of the sparkling wines
International Selections
I think the premiere club looks cool! Thanks for hosting!
I’m not sure which one I’d pick but I love sweet wines like a reisling.
I would like the Premier
I would get the International Selections because we love and Spanish and German wines
Dama de Toro Wines 2010 Tempranillo DOC sounds good!
I’m thinking of my in-laws for the international selection!
my hubby would love the International Selections
The international sounds perfect!
Zinfandel
Premier Club for myself.
I would probably start with the Premier Club, but I dont see if that can be both red and white or sparkling wines. So then I might go with the reorder wines and order the Azienda Agricola Baracchi 2009 Brut Rose, the Le Vigne Winery 2007 Le Vigne di Domenico Paso Robles Cabernet Franc, or if they get a new Riesling in, order that… many of my friends now are also getting more interested in Rieslings.
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Premier Club looks great
I think I would like to try the Pietra Santa Winery 2009 “Twin Terraces” White Blend
I would love to give the Aged Cabernet Series to my boyfriend! We both love our cab!
I feel like the signature collection would be up my alley!
the signature wine series would be very nice
I don’t know which wine would taste the best, hopefully I’ll get a chance to try them all.
LOVING this giveaway!
My in laws would like the international selections
I’d try the Signature collection
I would choose the 2 reds premier club.
I would choose the 1 red and 1 white premier club. I’m not much of a red wine drinker, but it would be fun to try.
The Premier club looks great!
I like the international club for my sister.
the aged cabernet series
Firritao Winery 2009 Chiaramonte Nero D’Avola
Morisfarms 2009 Vermentino Maremma Toscano
Azienda Agricola Baracchi 2009 Ardito
Signature series looks amazing
International Selections sounds interesting.
like the signature collection
im interested in the premier
The Premier Club sounds like a good fit for me.
The primier cub sounds like a good fit for our family!
the international pkg #3 is the tour i like
signature one
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the premire club
The International Selections sounds awesome! Gotta love all the small unique wineries that are around!
The International Selections sounds exciting.
i don’t really drink enough wine to do a club, but i love an occasional glass of white wine & would love to try the riesling & the champagne!!
I would love to get the International Selections for a gift for some family members.
Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Riesling
Signature series
I would give the Premier Club to my dad.
The Premier club sounds like a great introductory level, I’ve never been a part of a wine club.
I’d be interested in trying the International Selections Holiday Gifts club
Signature series
Sometimes the least expensive is just as good, so I would like to try the Oreana Winery 2008 Central Coast Pinot Noir
The International Series sounds fun! I don’t drink wine personally, but I think my brother would really enjoy this as a gift.
Premier club
Love the signature collection
I would be interested in the Premier Club.
I like Malbec and Shiraz wines! If I could afford it…I would totally do a Premiere Club.
im interested in the international collection
Premier club for my hubby
international selections for me
I’m not a wine connoisseur , but I would love to try Cadaretta Wines 2006 “Springboard” Columbia Red Wine.
International Selections
I’d choose the Premier Club
My parents would love the Aged Cabernet Series.