The Wine Enthusiast on Volcanic Wines:
Just one-percent of the worldâs surface is covered in volcanic soil, but more and more vineyards are cropping up on this ash-enriched earth. Weâll meet the man whoâs heating up the volcanic-wine movement with an exciting annual event. Weâll find out why it isnât just volcanic wineâs soil thatâs complex. And weâll hear from some of the most celebrated producers in this burgeoning wine movement.
Mike DeSimone: âŠSo you brought over a glass of wine from Lake County for me to drink. Why donât you tell me what it is that we have here.
 Maria Brunn, Lake County Wine Association: In front of us right now we have the 2010 Hawk and Horse Cabernet Sauvignon. Itâs from the Red Hills Lake County AVA. Iâve been up on a vineyard tour. They have two separate vineyard sites. Oneâs at a little lower elevation, then they have one thatâs at 2200 feet. Theyâre on these gently rolling hills, and from up there youâve got the red soil, youâve got these beautiful little crystals that pop up. Theyâre called Lake County diamonds. Theyâre biodynamically farmed. They were the first in Lake County, I believe. From day one they were organic and biodynamic and theyâve worked really hard to just craft these beautiful Cabernets.
 MDS: So letâs give this a taste. Itâs a nice Cabernet. So Maria, what would you eat with that?
 MB: To be honest, I would pair this with a beautifully rare steak. It would also go really well with charcuterie. You could sit and drink this, honestly in the afternoon. Itâs so nicely made. Itâs so well balanced.
 MDS: You know what, you got me there. So actually, cause I think of charcuterie, thatâs kind of like Italian breakfast, and our bacon cheeseburger is our lunch, and then weâll have that rare steak for dinner. It sounds like we have our day all set, what do you think?
 MB: I think that sounds like a great plan.