High Valley

Wine from High Valley comes out of Lake County, USA, where it sits as a sub-region.

Growers build the wines around Sauvignon Blanc, filling out the blend with Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Vines root into gravel, sand and volcanic.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, lakeside and valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows dark, supple wines with rich flavors, delicate and fruity expressions and from pinot noir, plus one more.

Pour them alongside grilled vegetables, fish tacos, ceviche and spicy thai dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Dark, Supple wines with rich flavors.

Rosé: Delicate and fruity expressions, From pinot noir.

Sparkling: Refreshing wines with fine bubbles.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Brassfield Estate Winery 'Eruption' Volcano Ridge Vineyard Red, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery 'Perspective' Syrah, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery Block 14 Cabernet Sauvignon, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery Elevado Zinfandel Dessert Wine, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery High Serenity Ranch Reserve, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery High Serenity Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay, High Valley, USA
• Brassfield Estate Winery High Serenity Ranch Vineyard Pinot Grigio, High Valley, USA

At the table.

• Grilled Vegetables
• Fish Tacos
• Ceviche
• Spicy Thai Dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

High Valley: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Lake County guide.