Cheers! Arizona Wine Listed Among Top 100 in U.S.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Cheers! Arizona Wine Listed Among Top 100 in U.S.

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Posted By Henry Barajas on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM

The San Francisco Chronicle named Rob and Sara Hammelman's Sand-Reckoner Vineyards' Malvasia Bianca as one the top 100 wines in the country for the second time.

This aromatic grape could be Arizona's great hope, certainly based on Sand-Reckoner's efforts. A day soaking on skins and fermentation in old barrels provides the seriousness found in great dry Alsatian Muscat: intense blossom aromas, plus a chaparral-like woodsy side, rose petal and dried pear. It's densely flavored and bone-dry, full of rich orange and ripe tree fruit flavors.

You can taste the Arizona wine at Proper or buy a bottle the next time you're at Whole Foods Market on 5555 East River Road. You can get more information about the Sand-Reckoner Vineyards and wine selections on their website and Facebook page.

Tags: San Francisco Chronicle , Proper , Whole Foods Market , Sand-Reckoner , Rob Hammelman , Sara Hammelamn