This Chardonnay from the Washington State outpost of the Cakebread family shows excellent purity of fruit recalling peaches and apples. Stylishly subtle accents of baking spices, toast and vanilla are well measured in relation to the wine’s medium-bodied profile, keeping it fresh and enjoyable for sipping as an aperitif but also providing a bit of added structure for enjoyment at the table.
Sourced from Paso Robles, but bottled in Napa, the “Neighbor” part of this wine’s name makes sense, and tasting it explains the “Favorite” part. A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec along with bits of Petit Sirah and Syrah, this is very flavorful with notes of black cherry and cassis, and with acid structure ready to rip: just perfect for restaurants.
Moderate density core with a vibrant red color at the edge of the glass. Pleasant, lifted red fruit aromas, cherry, raspberry, connected to a subtle dried herb note. Good palate presence with plenty of volume, yet made in a very accessible, immediately appealing style. There’s a textural component that provides volume and an expansive character, along with well-integrated oak notes that lend some added range. Soft and rounded on the finish.
Crafted by the winemakers of Bread & Butter, this Chardonnay takes a deep dive into vanilla biscuit, cashew butter, and tapioca. Rich notes are sparked with a wet stone center, softened by papaya and plantain.
Muscular and well proportioned, this big, bold red holds court with noteworthy tannic structure. Teeth-coating, with dried violets, blackberry, and black cherry skins.
Spiced cinnamon, mulberry, and white pepper saturates the palate. Juicy, with high acid profile. Slate accents bramble and leads to a lengthy, floral, and red fruited finish.
Black cherry and currants are surrounded by slate and espresso. Dried violets add depth and texture to this opulent red.
This calcareous vineyard, packed with limestone and ancient seabed – was planted over 50 years ago by grape grower Richard Sauret and musician Remo Belli, who was the developer and marketer of the first synthetic drumheads. Bound for glory, this wine pulses with a decisively rhythmic beat. Blessed with dark chocolate, coffee bean, bramble, and black cherry, taste the soil, both savory and salty.