Name notwithstanding, there’s no mystery as to the straightforward appeal of this blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Grenache Blanc, and 20% Caladoc: Sunny scents of melon, peach, and strawberry plus glints of wet rock shed light on a juicy, bouncy palate with clean accents of Meyer lemon.
A delicate style, with genuinely light body but good aromatic expressiveness and a leafy, savory profile that leads into bright red cherry fruit freshened by vibrant acidity. Just right for salmon or white meat dishes.
The Soliloquy clone for Flora Springs’ Sauvignon Blanc was first discovered in the Komes’ family vineyard in 1989. Even today, John and Nat Komes refer to Soliloquy as “our most beloved flagship white wine.” Nurtured with an addition of Malvasia and Chardonnay, the saturating liquid recalls dusted white flowers, Anjou per, white rice, and Meyer lemon. Lively acidity is formatted to brighten just ripened pineapple and bring a tear of joy to a finish of orange blossom.
The very picture of chic. Arresting aromas of brioche, pear skin, spiced quince, and salted pine-nut brittle announce this blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay aged 40 months on the lees before it arrives on the palate in sleek, racy fashion, flaunting flavors of dried white fig and yellow plum. The intense finish of lemon and bitter almond makes you anticipate the next sip before you’ve finished the last.
Exceptionally refreshing without seeming overly grassy, this wine’s vibrant acidity will enable it to succeed year-round, whether that means enjoying it poolside or with fresh oysters in winter. Stated alcohol is a very modest 11.5%, yet the wine doesn’t taste under-ripe at all, with bright flavors of grapefruit and lemon.
Featherlight, with wispy notes of candied pineapple, crème fraiche, and honeysuckle. Overdelivers on price and quality, with a complexity one doesn’t expect at this level. It finishes with a wonderfully spiced pear tart and Brazil nut. A paradigm of creamy and lean.
Dusty chocolate fudge, marzipan, and caramel merge and surge with blackberry ganache. Layered flavors saturate the palate, with round tannins.
Perky acidity activates crisp apples, white grapefruit, and a bloom of white flower petals. Clean and refreshing.