Cameron Hughes Wines is an online trader dedicated to bringing consumers high-end wine at unbeatable prices. They don’t make wine, but they know quality and how to negotiate. September is California Wine Month. To celebrate, Cameron Hughes is featuring some of the best wines of California has to offer.
Lot 686 2016 Alexander Valley $15
Cabernet fans will go wild for this offering from the legendary Alexander Valley. A Cabernet Sauvignon that is dark and rich with attention grabbing notes of raspberry, cassis, and florals. Front-loaded with an immediacy of flavor and aroma, it boasts a complex finish that hints of French oak and plum.
Lot 641 2016 Paicines $10
Ready for a Merlot with muscle? A dark pouring wine that opens with a pleasing, earthy aroma of coffee and plums with blueberry following close behind. Waves of fruit and oak crash on the tongue before slowly receding to reveal a tannin-rich finish that suggests fruit and wood.
Lot 683 2017 Sierra Foothills
From a boutique winery at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this Zinfandel pairs well with hearty fares such as steak, lamb, and Italian sausage. The open is an olfactory pleasing blend of spiced plums and violets that smoothly flows into flavors as disparate as sweet tobacco and cinnamon spice. Polished tannin guides this wine into a memorable finish of blackberry jam and vanilla.
Lot 673 2018 Russian River Valley $15
Looking for a versatile Pinot Noir? This delightful offering from Russian River Valley complements grilled vegetables, poultry, and everyone’s favorite comfort meat-bacon. A pleasing contradiction of sensations- sweet and earthy, dry and juicy- give this wine its winning personality.
Lot 689 2017 Sonoma Valley $13
Decadent in the details. A reserve Chardonnay that opens with a revelation of tasting notes that range from vanilla soda and apples to salted butter and oak. It’s all held together by a framework of delicate citrus blossoms. The transition to bright acidity and a finale of almond and spice tones is an exhilarating ride.
Lot 674 2017 Mendocino $13
One of the best wine values of the year. Mendocino is well represented by this field blend that is smooth but far from lightweight. Be prepared to encounter chocolate, smoked meat, iron, and red and black fruits when you pour this deceptively powerful entry.
