Apr 21 2008
Need to get out of town
Mood: Restless
Wine: Leal’s “Threesome”
Do you ever wake up and need to do something? Not just your normal everyday routine, but something different. Well, I’ve been feeling that for two weeks and it just hit me today…I work all the time and or have beach volleyball commitments, so I can’t get out of town for more than a day. The answer to my dilema? Leal Vineyards. This centrally located winery is in the heart of Hollister’s wine country. You didn’t know that Hollister had anything other than dirt biking? Well, they do. They have fantastic wineries that are making eccentric and interesting wine. In addition to great wine, Leal, though only an hour from Capitola, felt like I was really far away. In fact, it’s the perfect day trip.
Their “Threesome” wine is one of the stand out current releases, not only because of the naughty name, but because this blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre is a smokey, spicy, fruity combination that is perfect for any rich meat dinner or rich cheese dish.
My recommendation is to go to this winery that is tucked neatly away in the Hollister wine country and then follow up with some Texas style BBQ from Mavericks (35 5th St, in town).
Enjoy!
Erica Lauesen
The Moody Wine Drinker