On my recent visit to California to judge at the El Dorado County Fair wine competition I took some time off and visited one of my favorite American Viticultural Areas (AVA) Clarksburg. My first stop and one that I highly recommend is a visit to “The Old Sugar Mill.” Built in 1934 as a beet-sugar refinery, this modernized complex now features 15 wineries, picnic grounds, a wedding venue and year-round entertaining wine events. One of my favorite wineries in the Old Sugar Mill is Three Wine Company.
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My guest today is Matt Cline (member of the Cline Cellars family) founder and winemaker at Three Wine Company along with his wife Erin. Three Wine Company is much more than a business. It is a family winery focused on sustainable growing, coupled with a hands-on wine experience. Matt’s philosophy is that: the dirt, the micro-climate, and sustainable wine growing (from vineyard to bottle) form the cornerstone of good winemaking, and is in every bottle three produces. The Cline’s have a passion for preserving and educating on the historic varietals in California, such as Zinfandel, Mataro, and Carignane. Follow Three Wine Company on Facebook & Twitter
I’ll have Matt’s 2014 Old Vines Field Blend, 2015 Petite Sirah, 2014 Bigelow Zin and more in-studio to taste! Turn me on LIVE at 12:05 p.m. Central time. KNSS 1330/98.7
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
The Wines of Three Wine Company
Many are available locally, ask your favorite wine store to get you some!