4 | Wine | White, Sonoma County, 2011

"Brilliant clear straw in color, this glimmering Chardonnay displays tropical aromas of guava, pineapple, bright nectarine, peach, green apple, and citrus delicately spiced with toasty oak. Supremely balanced and well-defined, this refreshing wine’s nectarine, peach, and lemon flavors are lifted by notes of orange blossoms and a hint of smoke—adding a toasted warm oak character that reveals itself as sweet vanilla, hazelnut, nutmeg, and smoky bacon—before transcending to a delicate, zesty tangerine finish. Enjoy with homemade tagliatelle with spot prawns and lemon thyme butter sauce, seared scallops with goat cheese and summer truffle ravioli, or baked chicken thigh with saffron garlic sauce."

"A touch of brown spice and vanilla, while cold fermenting the remainder to maximize a fresh fruit-forward character. Bright lemon and apple aromas mingle with hints of toasty barrel complexity, and on the palate, pear and pineapple with spice and refreshing acidity will have you coming back for another glass. Enjoy this lively chardonnay now and over the next couple of years."

"This vintage opens with bright aromas of Meyer lemon and yellow apple, punctuated by hints of butterscotch and subtle floral notes. The palate adds flavors of juicy yellow plum, lemon curd and vanilla custard. Rich tropical tones and a lingering spice add richness and texture to the long, fresh finish."

"Creamy and crisp, with abundant fruit character, mineral and toasty oak flavors."

"This wine has great varietal character, with sweet aromas of toasted oak and butter, balanced by flavors of ripe green apple and delectable baked apple pie. The rich, nutty flavors in this Chardonnay lead to a silky finish and a plush mouthfeel."

"The delicious 2011 Pinot Gris offers up notes of green apple skins, lemon rind, orange and fig. It possesses serious flavor depth, a zesty, dry, un-oaked personality, and 12 months of drinkability."

"Light gold. Aromas and flavors of melon and peach, with a subtle leesy note and a touch of tarragon. Dry and slightly hard-edged, finishing with good grip and lingering spiciness."

"With its elegant, highly nuanced character, our 2011 Carneros Chardonnay reflects the delicate, complex wines that rewarded our efforts in the challengingly cool vintage. This Chardonnay speaks to the terroir of our estate vineyards in the Los Carneros region, with its fragrant citrus blossom, Meyer lemon zest, White Lady peach, Jonathan apple, and honeycomb aromas. The richly textured flavors offer a harmony of spiced baked apple, ripe D’Anjou pear, golden fig and Shiro yellow plum. On the palate, refreshing acidity carries the complex fruit expression through the long, crème brûlée and hazelnut finish. Bronzed swordfish with arugula salad, pumpkin soup with lime cream, roast turkey, and grilled chicken are a few delicious pairing suggestions."