Pale silvery straw color. Mild aromas and flavors of quince, lemon, and kiwi with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, brisk finish displaying notes of flint with fruit tannins and no oak. A solid dry quaffer.
Tasting Notes Hayes Valley Chardonnay opens up with aromas of tropical fruits—pineapples and bananas. Pears and apples are also prevalent, with a hint of toasty oak. Flavors of baked apples, banana and vanilla carry through the palate, along with a creamy mouth feel and a hint of butter. Solid acidity makes this a great wine to pair with many dishes or to drink on its own. Food Pairings Chicken dishes (Chicken Piccata, Roasted or Grilled Chicken with a light sauce), Seafood (Steamed Lobster with Butter, Baked Shrimp, Roasted Halibut with a light sauce) and soft, mild cheeses (Brie and Camembert).
With aromas of dark fruits and spices, moderate tannins and a bright finish, this Cabernet is perfect to pair with a beef entrèe and flavorful blue cheeses.
Flavors: Tobacco with a hint of raspberries. Cedar and tobacco, with vanilla on the finish.