A discrete little shop in the middle of everything, this little tasting room is easily dismissed with a famous named ice cream shop on one side and a movie theater on the other. Tulip Hill is the name and good wines is the game. Making both red and white, I first came across them a few years ago while serving tables at a local restaurant. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend is what I tried and always wanted to try it again. Finally I have had the chance and it was everything I remembered, marvelous. A small family winery with vineyards in both known areas and not so known areas within California, their philosophy of let the fruit do the talking, making incredible wines at even better price points they are definitely worth checking out, I guarantee you don't walk out empty handed.
2008 Cabernet Syrah $24: This blend explodes with loads of fresh berry fruit, hints of cocoa and cedar. A bold wine that softens as it opens will make a great gift or a great dinner party wine. Enjoy this wine with a grilled steak and roasted veggies or with dark chocolate after the steak.
2009 Mirage Red Blend $22 (wine club wine): A medium bodied, round tannin, fruit forward, seductive blend of Merlot and Syrah, enjoy this wine as it opens up more as time goes on. Layers of juicy plum, cherry and lavender lead into a experience that is hard to beat.
2012 Amorosa $15: A sweet rose color wine made from Gamay grapes, this is a wine that is not easy to find but will leave you wanting more. Honey laced strawberries, raspberries and fresh blossoms, chill and enjoy on a warm summer evening watching the sun go down.
To find out more about Tulip Hill Winery visit their website: http://www.tuliphillwinery.com/ or if you are in the desert stop by the tasting room and say you read "Love That Wine"
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