Upper Lake >> Lake County Wine Studio is hosting the annual autumn Sol Rouge wine release party event with winemaker Bryan Kane on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Sol Rouge is a family estate vineyard and winery located in the Red Hills Appellation at elevations over 1,800 feet. Located in the foothills of Mount Konocti, the vineyard property contains rich, red volcanic soil and, from this profile, Sol Rouge derived its name — translating to “Red Soil” in French.
This 70-acre estate is currently planted with Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cinsault.
The $10 per person wine and appetizer sampler will feature the new Sol Rouge releases — 2013 Viognier, 2012 Syrah, 2012 Mourvèdre, 2012 Petite Sirah, 2012 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon with a variety of appetizers. Sol Rouge and wine studio wine club members are invited to attend at no charge.
Artwork on display at the studio during November are historical illustrations by Stephen Bellah.
Lake County Wine Studio is a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.
The gallery is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake and is open Monday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m., and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.. F
or more information call Lake County Wine Studio at (707) 275-8030 or (707) 293-8752. Holiday closure: Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
