Comments for Miramonte Winery

Comment on An Update, a Shout Out, and a Stylish Poopy by Robert C

Robert C — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:33:19 +0000

Looking good! I hope it is (somewhat)finished by Thanksgiving. Would love to take a tour!
Good luck, congrats once again.

Comment on Long Delayed Update! by Robert C

Robert C — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:18:22 +0000

Hope your construction is going well and no hiccups with the county. Have a good harvest!

Comment on ToT Interview – Random by Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com}

Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:47:07 +0000

Great interview! Your winery looks so inviting I can’t wait to come out and see it.

Comment on Evening Imbibe … by Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:19:20 +0000

Cane,

I’ve been to Miramonte Winery several times now and wanted to discuss some ideas. I don’t twitter, facebook, etc. (I’m oldschool but not old). My family and I met you the other night and fell in love with your dog who ate all our turkey sausage (you’re such a great guy you gave us a bottle of your wine that we love to make up for the turkey sausage!). I love good food with good wine and had some ideas to run by you…would like to talk off-line however.

Comment on Back from speaking at the Wine Institute by hoponthewineline

hoponthewineline — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:26:31 +0000

This prime winemaking region is now far removed from the underappreciated, average wine region that existed when we first drove through central California in 1994 Take my advice visit and sample as much as you can…..

Comment on Evening Imbibe … by Robert C

Robert C — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:34:45 +0000

We are a Rhone and Italian variety suited region for sure, at least in the valley. I am intrigued about some varieties grown over near De Luz and that area where it might be a little bit cooler. I am suprised that Avocado growers have not begun to switch to grapes, not only for the water savings but those rocky hillsides would favor some interesting reds and perhaps some whites for sure. Hart’s Volcanic Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon has some wondeerful structure, and great aroma and flavor and a good example of some possiblities that I might try next year.

Comment on Evening Imbibe … by Cane

Cane — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:27:50 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Robert. Unless I’ve missed something here … it actually sounds like you and I essentially agree: Cabernet offers good and interesting possibilities for us, but it is not and probably will never be the defining grape of the appellation.

I’ll go a step further and say that almost any side-by-side tasting of well-made Temecula Cab and well-made Napa cab will reveal this. The differences are palpable.

I don’t view this as a negative, though. I was simply making a random comment about grapes that seem to be (in my opinion) less naturally suited to the general southern California climate. You could say the same of any number of varieties.

I also believe that Temecula is beginning to craft its own unique identity with the Rhones and other varieties (some Italian, Spanish, perhaps Portuguese), and that the proper establishment of the area as a premium appellation will be found in these varieties.

Your thoughts?

Comment on Evening Imbibe … by Robert C

Robert C — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:16:56 +0000

I disagree. We can produce good and interesting cabernet here. Watch the water and stress out the vines a bit (without dessicating the berries). Also extend the post-fermentation maceration to about 20-25 days and really work that cap with punchdowns (4X-6X per day). The flavor and depth of color are remarkable.
Now do we make the same kind of cabernet that guys up north do? No. Is it consistent? No, a bit of a learning curve, but we are learning fast.

Comment on Evening Imbibe … by Terry

Terry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:26 +0000

Wine Brew Band rocks! Can’t wait to see them at MiraMonte again. That was sooo cool.

Comment on Website Shout Outs by Rich Hemsley

Rich Hemsley — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:05:51 +0000

Great job on the new site guys. It looks great.