The first word that came to mind was simply delicious. This blend of 30% each Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah with 10% Zinfandel has a nose of cherry chocolate. Rich fruit and soft tannins offer up those same cherry and dark cocoa powder flavors with spicy notes and hints of vanilla and smoke. A great red wine at the price from Lava Cap.
This sumptuous Chardonnay from Chatom Vineyards opens with a soft nose of baked apples. A round mouth-feel with flavors of ripe apple and pear that give way to flavors of apple pie, cinnamon, ripe citrus and tropical fruits with finishing notes of vanilla Crème Brûlée. 80% stainless steel fermentation creates nice acidity to balance the rich flavors.
A rich Pinot Noir with flavors of ripe dark cherry, blueberry with hints of toasty oak vanilla combined with soft tannins and subtle notes of minerality. The complexity shows the longer it opens in your glass. A very enjoyable wine from Stephan’s Cellar.
A good value Chardonnay, can be found for under $10. Ripe tropical flavors blend with apple and peach with notes of honeysuckle and creamy vanilla. Slightly sweet on the finish.
A leaner style of Chardonnay with 50% oak and 58% malolactic fermentation. Flavors of apple, pear and spice with hints of creme fresh and subtle notes of butterscotch and vanilla. A bit of zippy acidity adds to the food pairing ability.
