C.G. di Arie
C.G. di Arie sits in California's Sierra Foothills, a region known for bold red wines and adventurous varietals shaped by elevation and continental climate. The winery focuses on Tempranillo, Verdelho, and Cabernet Sauvignon—grapes that thrive in the foothills' warm days and cool nights. The Tempranillo leads the portfolio, followed by the Verdelho, a Portuguese white varietal rarely seen in the region, and a structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate have both rated the winery's releases, reflecting serious engagement with the wines themselves rather than marketing narrative. The Sierra Foothills' reputation for mineral-driven, age-worthy reds finds expression here, alongside the textural complexity that Verdelho can offer when grown in warmer climates.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate