Pale youthful with a slight green tinge. Cool temperature fermentation helps to maintain bright aromatics. Vibrant and fresh with good intensity, and zesty acidity. Notes of Anjou pear, citrus zest with a bit of dill shows lovely purity and refinement adorned with a refreshing finish.
Appealingly reliable, reliably appealing: That could be Chandon Brut’s tagline. The nose on this traditional-method blend of 73% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, and 1% Meunier is a ray of sunshine, combining ripe pear and citrus (pomelo, lemon curd) with white peach and the slightest hint of tarragon. The curvaceous palate is likewise almost playful in its vibrancy, acidity dancing with similar flavors joined by some apple and yeasty notes. It’s almost too easy to drink.
Golden State sunshine in a glass, this highly approachable traditional-method blend of 57% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 3% Meunier fills the nose and mouth with strawberry and cranberry amid tinges of red rose, lime leaf, and vanilla brioche. Pomegranate makes its way into the mix on the midpalate, met by lilting acidity.
Grown on rocky slopes of Pritchard Hill, where Chappellet’s Mountain Estates vineyards climb over 1400 feet in elevation. The assets of this bold, elegant red open up and fan out with abandon across the palate. Notes of juicy blackberry intermingle with clove and dusty graphite. The level of concentration is majestic and imposing, and along with grace and poise, charms with demonstrative flavors of sage, black tea, and black raspberry.
From the South Island, a stand-up white with freshly cut grass, white grapefruit, and honeyed pears. Notes of white jasmine rise up on mid-palate reflects a silky style. Turmeric, sweet basil and tropical fruit add layers on the finish.
Pale pink, youthful appearance, bright and zesty, along with pure aromatics. Appealing vibrant fruit character of strawberry, watermelon, pink grapefruit, accompanied by a subtle floral component. Lively acidity, medium bodied, and dry. Nicely balanced with good length on the back palate. Made from 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah.
A decisively rich, bold, high-elevation red with a curvaceous body. Tannins are tamed by ripe blackberry-mocha and its structure arches to a crescendo of power, then leveling off to a soothing, dusty purr on the finish.
A divine creation of red fruit, spice, and earth. Penny royale minerality and deep, dark chocolate alerts the palate. A release of cinnamon-clove cherries is juicy, with a kiss of hibiscus. White-peppered cranberry brings a sapidity to the palate, encouraging us to revel in its energy.