Wine: White, $45 - 60
Results
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Shafer has long been leaders in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly practices, and were the first winery in the world to rely solely on solar energy. Their Chardonnay strikes a nice balance between European and Californian styles. A restrained use of oak, the absence of malolactic fermentation and use of natural yeast work together to let the pure, cool climate Carneros fruit shine through. Melon, honeysuckle, apricot, pineapple and flint all held together with bright acidity and nice balance Winemaking Details: Aged in New French Oak Barrels , Natural Yeast
Defaix Chablis Vaillons
This is a rare opportunity to try one of the coolest things in wine—properly-aged Chablis. This wine comes to us directly from the Domaine, and is at that point in its life where it shows layers of mineral and complexity that is hidden in its youth. The Defaix family has been making wine in Chablis for 250 years and own land in three Chablis Premier Cru vineyards: Vaillons, Les Lys, and Cote de Lechet where the vines average 38 years of age. They only use natural yeasts, and the elevage takes place for 18 months in stainless steel, with monthly stirring of the lees.
Denis Montanar Borc Dodon Verduzzo
Restrained complex fruit of pear and apple, waxy and fantastic tannins, yes from a white wine!. Strange..worth trying. Winemaking Details: Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Low SO2 Added
Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
These are truly handmade wines in the beautiful and remote hills of Abruzzo. The Trebbiano doles out layers of flavor, floral notes, rose petals, jasmine and a touch of honey. This truly cult wines can age for years to come. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, No SO2 Added, Foot Treading