![]() ![]() With every sip of this hand-crafted Sierra Foothills red wine (a blend of 5 red grape varieties), animal lovers can take pride knowing a portion of the Mixed Breed purchase price will be donated to help fund shelters for homeless, lost or abused pets, low-cost spay/neuter services, humane investigations and increased public awareness. Di Arie Winery to help care for these animals in need. A Win-WinĮach bottle of Mixed Breed that is sold represents a donation by the C.G. Try it with Asiago, Sonoma Jack Gouda, or Gruyere. Suggested food pairings include Polenta with Portobello mushrooms and Fontina, Beef, Osso bucco (lamb), grilled pork loin (brined) with a flavorful (yet mellow) rub or perhaps grilled lamb burgers. We allowed the bottle to breath for about an hour after opening which provided a gentler finish. It paired very well with Lucilles Smokehouse tri-tip. We had the opportunity to taste this rich tasting and full bodied red blend which consists of 45% Zinfandel, 31.5% Syrah, 13.5% Petite Sirah, and 10% Cabernet Franc grapes. Aged for two years in French Oak, with strong blackberry aroma, the wine displays a long finish with firm tannins. Di Arie Winery to help support the Placer SPCA and homeless animals waiting to find a loving home and family. Di Arie Winery recently released Mixed Breed, a red wine created by the C.G. “It is used to designate a vital part of the ‘mother stream,’ a metaphor to illustrate the high level of natural richness and opulence that my wines possess.Mount Aukum, Calif. “Here, the Middlefork name is not used as a part of a geographical area,” explains Chaim. Their Sauvignon Blanc hails from Mendocino. “The Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River starts in El Dorado County, just two ridges south of the headwaters of the North Fork, cutting canyons through gold rush country in Amador and El Dorado Counties.” Fruit for their red blend comes from vineyards adjacent to this Middle Fork. has a middle fork between the south and the north or the east and the west,” notes Chaim. The Gur-Arieh’s new Middlefork label is a nod to their surroundings. This effective and gentle technique avoids the potential bitterness and harshness associated with other extraction methods such as punchdowns, while enabling maximum extraction of the skin components that give the flavor, color, and mouthfeel in red wine. I like to use oak to enhance the varietal identity of the wine and not mask it.” To create red wines with more intensity and better balance, Chaim invented a fermentation tank that uses a device to keep grape skins submerged throughout fermentation. “My style of wine has forward fruit that carries to the mid-palate and a long, sustained finish. “I like to make wines that are elegant and have good balance,” notes Chaim. ![]() Their architectural design takes advantage of this natural terrain: The winery is constructed on two plateaus, enabling the use of “gravity feed” in the winemaking process. Perched on a hillside, it boasts spectacular views of the nearby vineyards and the Sierra Foothills. Now, the Gur-Ariehs have a 40-acre vineyard producing world-class wine grapes, with more plantings planned.Ĭhaim and Elisheva also co-designed their cutting-edge, 12,000 square foot winemaking facility, complete with an art gallery. Chaim knew that with proper attention to detail, this rugged and untapped region would be capable of producing grapes that yield superior Estate wines. In 2000, Chaim and Elisheva purchased a 209-acre parcel of land between the south and middle forks of the Cosumnes River and the Shenandoah Valley of the Sierra Foothills and founded their C. ![]() Through meeting her artistic friends I developed a passion for wines,” recalls Chaim. “When I met Elisheva she danced ballet and knew little about science. His wife, Elisheva, raised on an Israeli Kibbutz, studied Fine Art and exhibits her work nationally. He forged a 35-year career in food and flavor innovation with Quaker Oats, Del Monte and his own successful companies. degrees in Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Biochemistry. Turkishborn Chaim (pronounced “Haim”) Gur-Arieh earned his B.S., Masters and Ph.D. Di Arie Vineyard & Winery, the founders represent both. Winemaking is often defined as a science and an art, and at C.G. ![]()
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