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Building on Livermore’s 3 Steves Winery, which brought attention to Carmenere with the Chilean project, Cuda Ridge Wines is now making a move by growing and producing their own Carmenere
Winemaker Larry Dino of Cuda Ridge has been dedicated to Bordeaux varieties from the outset. Wine Enthusiast (WE) recently affirmed his efforts, awarding 93 points to the 2017 Cuda Ridge Reserve Malbec, 91 points for the 2017 Cabernet Franc, 90 points for Melange des Amis and 91 points for the 2017 Malbec. These scores come on top of a 92-point rating for his debut Carménère last year. Working with a high school friend, Stan DeMarta, Dino bottled Livermoreâs first varietal Carménère in 2018. The property was subsequently sold to the Insel family, who continue to farm it. â...