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Inside Wine SB Showcases Civilization Wine Co. Sept. 30th – Winemaker Tasting + Lunch
September 30, 2023 @ 11:30 am PDT
Winemaker Kris Beverly of Civilization Wine Company grew up in a family that fermented wine from grapes and fruit. He went on to work with local wine producers, including Costa de Oro, Sanguis, Grassini Family Vineyards, Margerum, Avisa Wine Design, Presqu’ile, Clendenen-Lindquist Vintners, and Bevela Wines, before starting his own label.
We’ll meet at Kris’s winery in Lompoc at 11:30 am for a winery tour and talk on vinification. Lunch is included plus the optional dessert competition where the winner by majority vote is gifted a bottle of Civilization Wine Company wine, courtesy of Inside Wine SB.
Wine critic Matt Kettman is a Contributing Editor for Wine Enthusiast and the Senior Editor for our local Independent newspaper. When he wrote about the Garagiste Wine Festival in February, Kris was one of the winemakers he selected to highlight. Read his article here: https:// www. independent.com/2023/02/02/get-to-know-these-garagiste-winemakers/
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Tasting menu:
2020 Civilization Grenache Blanc, Camp 4 Vineyard: Barrel fermented and aged sur lee for 22 months, this is a rich Rhône with full mouth- weight and strong acidity, making it a foodie’s dream! Only 96 cases produced. (usual retail $30)
2019 Civilization Pinot Noir, Ampelos Vineyard: Aged 3 years in a mix of new and neutral Francois Freres oak, this Pinot expresses SRH elegance but with a beautiful floral depth and long rich finish. Only 96 cases produced. (usual retail $55)
2021 Civilization Pinot Noir “Dana Mae”, Quinta Santa Rosa Vineyard: Aged 19 months in neutral French oak, this Pinot Noir showcases bright fruit, red berries, and a supple finish. 184 cases produced. (usual retail $55)
2018 Civilization Syrah, Ampelos Vineyard: Barrel aged four years in Francois Freres puncheons, 50% of them new. 108 cases produced. (usual retail $45)
2021 Civilization Cabernet, Vincent Vineyard: Fermented in open top oak barrels and aged in neutral French oak, this Cabernet has the elegance of a classic old world Bordeaux that is designed for long term aging. 108 cases produced. (usual retail $60)
Lunch is included!
