In case you’ve by no means heard of Geodesy wines, crucial factor you’ll want to know is that the corporate was based with a goal: to assist younger girls in agriculture.
After having established and run an award-winning glowing wine firm — J Vineyards & Vineyard — for 30 years, Judy Jordan determined to ensure the subsequent era had their very own alternatives, and loads of encouragement alongside their journeys. That is the place Geodesy’s earnings go. Geology + Odyssey = Geodesy.
Geodesy does produce wines in a number of completely different US areas. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa’s Sage Ridge Winery has mild aromas and a refined physique and texture. Bramble is combined in with purple and darkish crimson fruits, together with high-quality tannins and vivid acidity that lasts by means of the lengthy end. Structurally, it holds its personal on the palate, and may be anticipated to age properly for some years. With its Bordeaux-style mix, the wine asks to be paired with meals. Akin to prime rib, for particular events.
WHO: Geodesy
WHERE: Sage Ridge Winery, Napa Valley, California
WHAT: 82% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 4% merlot, 3% petit verdot, 2% malbec
HOW MUCH: $125
RATING: 92 factors
