The very light style Pinot from Anam Cara Cellars offers up soft flavors of cherry, blueberry, raspberry and light spice. An easy drinker with soft tannins and understated oaky influences, the result of aging in predominately older barrels.
Upon opening the bottle the aromas start with a nostalgic creamy cinnamon roll but as it opens, notes of tropical and pineapple come through. A medium-bodied Chardonnay, this offering from Malibu Rocky Oaks offers up flavors of red apple, tropicals, ripe pineapple, oaky vanilla, creme brulee and soft spice. A touch of acidity adds depth.
This wine from Kunde Estate harkens back to a rustic old world style rarely seen from Sonoma. The medium-bodied blend of Barbera, Syrah, and Zinfandel with a touch of Sangiovese offers up earthy flavors of blackberry, blue fruit, dark spice with smokey oak and supple tannins. Great with grilled or BBQ meats or a meaty pizza.
McNab Ridge has done a very nice job with this well-balanced oaked Chardonnay. The nose offers up notes of apple, citrus and honeycomb. Round flavors of apple, pear, ripe pineapple, oaky vanilla with a hint of citrus creme will caress your palate.
This Pinot from Stephen’s Cellar opens with a nose of blue fruit, tobacco leaf, and cinnamon. The wine is very well-balanced offering up rich flavors of cherry, dark berry, blueberry, oaky vanilla and cinnamon with a touch of rustic earthiness.
