Bright aromas of white peach, pear and spring flowers. Complex and layered on the palate, with ripe peach, apricot and pear, a mouthfilling texture and crisp mineral finish.
The Terlato Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2013 comes from the Russian River Valley, universally recognized as the best Chardonnay location in California. The unique soil and climate here allows Russian River Valley Chardonnays to rival the great White Burgundies of France. Light yellow color. Dutch apple pie, spice and nutmeg aromas. Creamy texture, weighty but balanced acidity.
This wine comes from the Stags Leap District, universally hailed as the best Cabernet Sauvignon location in California. The unique soil and climate here allow Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignons to rival the great Grand Crus of Bordeaux. This wine exhibits aromas of cassis, cocoa, blueberry with hints of vanilla. With rich berry flavors and firm tannins, it has a long finish with great balance. Enjoyable while young, it will reward those with the patience to cellar it for a few years.
The wine's color when young is often compared to that of garnet, frequently being much lighter than that of other red wines. This is entirely natural as Pinot Noir has a lower skin anthocyanin (coloring matter) content than most other red varieties. Red fruits (raspberries, strawberries, black cherries) with hints of violets and spice. This excellent wine is rich and complex but also relatively light, the wine's acidity frames it nicely and will pair well with a number of dishes including pork, chicken, beef and game. Well-integrated tannins and a silky smooth finish.
Deep purple. Toast intermingled with smoked meats. Flavors of black cherry, plum and currants, with hints of violets.