Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media and was not written while under the influence of these excellent wines. Thoughts are my own and I was under no obligation to post a positive review. I received a 2 month Membership to the California Wine Club to facilitate this review.
Founded by Bruce and Pam Boring in 1990, the California Wine Club was born of the Boring’s growing frustration as they tried to find truly great wine. They were overwhelmed and frustrated by the options available, but always loved the recommendations received from their friends. Therefore, California Wine Club came into existence with the concept of “one friend recommending a great bottle of wine to another friend”.
I was blessed recently with a two month subscription to the California Wine Club. Read about my first month’s wines HERE. This month, my selections were from Daniel Gehrs Wines.
The Merlot is a wonderful Bordeaux-style blend of 87% Merlot, 9% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc. Merlot tends to go great with Italian food, pasta, and heavier dishes that include red meat. California Wine Club recommends Prime Rib. This wine is ready to drink this holiday season or can be allowed to age in the bottle for another 3 years, or longer, with proper storage.
The Chenin Blanc featured lovely aromas of plum, clover honey and wild flowers married to complex flavors of fresh pears and melon with a crisp zesty finish. The CWC recommends serving this wine with seasoned chicken, spicy Asian food, and seafood.
Note from Bruce and Pam – “Dan is one of California’s best winemakers…. these wines show why.”
My final thoughts on the California Wine Club – These last two months have been a delightful voyage for me, enabling me to try wines I might not have tried otherwise. I had a definite favorite, but thoroughly enjoyed trying them all and appreciated the opportunity.
The CWC thoughtful selections and attention to detail would make this a gift that I would purchase for nearly anyone on my holiday list (if I didn’t keep it for myself) and I recommend them without reservation.
Please visit www.cawineclub.com for your holiday gifting needs. You may also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter!
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I’d like to try a wine from the diamond creek vineyards. Great ratings!
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I learned that if you are a member you get to try maller, award-winning wineries whose wines are not typically found in local stores or wine shops.
Would love to try the Cabernet Sauvignon !! grammypenny@frontier.com
I love the unique gifts!
wine of the month club members and gift recipients will never receive any bulk, closeout or private label wines…ever.
learned the international selections club looks amazing!
Premier club works for me.
I’d love to get the Premier Club Holiday Gift package for my Mom!
I learned that with each shipment, a 12 page magazine named “Uncorked” is included.
I would love the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I’m not a big wine person, but I’d love to start tasting wines on a regular basis. I’d love to start with the National wines, probably the whites then the reds, then move to International in the same order.
I think my hubby would enjoy *Uncorked*, the magazine for California Wine Club members.
Thanks!
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I learned that every wine we feature comes from a real working artisan winery and is backed by our 100% guarantee.
Thanks
I’d love to try the international selections.
Their lowest priced pack starts at 50 bucks a month. And I sure know that I would KNOW someones really KNOWS me and LOVES me to get a gift like this. Truly a gift that a wine lover would adore… skip the jewelry and other things for me- THIS is what I would LOVE. oh yes
How fun is it that they send trivia and games with the shipment!!! what a personal touch
I would love to try Diamond Creek Vineyards 2006 Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
i think i would like the international colection
Cabernet Sauvignon for me
the international collection comes from mom and pop wineries
TI like that you requested all contact information. It’s nice to know there’s no set time to respond! Busy time of year.
I’d like to try the Pinot Noir featured wine from Truchard Vineyards
Love to try the Gewürztraminer
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thank you
napa valley syrah
i like the signature recipes from the wineries
I’d love to try the Cadaretta Wines 2006 “Springboard” Columbia Red Wine
I didn’t know they had their own magazine!
I’d love to try the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I learned that they have 20 years of business under their belt.
napa vally zinfendels are alwasy some of my favs
I would like to try the Tulip Hill red blend
There are 4 different clubs to choose from!!
I learned about the featured winery Truchard Vineyards in Napa.
Truchard 2006 Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir
They have a 100% guarantee!
I’d like to try the Rockwall Wine Co. 2009 Stagecoach Vyd. Zinfandel, Napa Valley
i’d like to try their pinot grigio
the Premier Club Holiday Gift package for my Mom
international selections club is neat
I like that the International Selections club sends wines from small, artisan wineries around the world that might not otherwise be available to the average consumer.
I d like to try a wine from the diamond creek vineyards.
I’d love any of their white wines.
i would love the Cabernet Sauvignon
I’d like to try the Falcata 2006 Casa Gran. Thanks for the giveaway.
I learned that the club dates back to 1990
Cadaretta Wines 2006 “Springboard” Columbia Red Wine looks interesting.
Actually I’d like to gift a membership to my in laws, they LOVE wine
Wine a cup before bed what the doctor suggests
I’d like to try the aged cabernet series
I learned that you can cancel at any time and there are no fees.
have a 100% guarantee!
a nice white wine
the Cabernet Sauvignon sounds good
I learned they had their own magazine. I would like to try all the red wines.
I like the idea of the International collection club because I’m branching out in my cooking!
I’d love it if someone bought me this for Christmas:
http://www.cawineclub.com/Signature-Series-Holiday-Gifts
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to try something from their Aged Cabernet Series.
id love to try the Cabernet Sauvignon
you can subscribe to the aged cabernet series amonst several
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I would like to try the Morisfarms 2009 Vermentino Maremma Toscano wine.
I would love the Cabernet Sauvignon
id love to try the cabernet sauvignon
Would love to try the Rockwall Wine Co. 2009 Stagecoach Vyd. Zinfandel, Napa Valley wine!
I’d love to try Mourvedre
i have never tried wine but i would like to
http://www.cawineclub.com/Aged-Cabernet-Series
I’d like to try the Villa Floriano 2011 Pinot Grigio
I would love to try their aged cabernet.
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can’t wait to try a pinot