UPPER LAKE – On Saturday, the Lake County Wine Studio in Upper Lake hosted a debut event for two new wines from Sol Rouge Vineyards.

The very personable winemaker Brian Kane was present as host for the event, pouring his new offerings with friendly conversation and lots of information.

Kane had two new wines to add to his roster. The first was called the Gypsy Blanc, a partner to Sol Rouge’s Gypsy. This blend is tart but smooth, a great complement to whitefish or pasta Alfredo.

The second was a new Lake County Syrah. This is the first time Kane has produced a Syrah made from only Lake County Syrah grapes, and it is full-bodied and delicious.

Both new releases are excellent additions to his impressive but select group of wines.

The Lake County Wine Studio in Upper Lake is a lovely space to host such an event, and offered live music from a trio called Blue Collar.

They also present wines from other Lake County wineries and display art from Lake County artists as well. Saturday’s event was a fundraiser, with the proceeds going towards the county’s purchase of Mt. Konocti for public use.

If the county is successful in purchasing this large tract of land, for the first time ever it will be open to the public for recreational use and will include a network of non-motorized trails. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made at www.preservekonocti.org.

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