4 | Wine | Sonoma County, Carneros

"A fun glass of bubbles, with creamy vanilla and raspberry aromas that lead to appealing strawberry and spicy lemon flavors."

"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."

"A festive bubbly, with pretty floral cherry and lemon notes that lead to round, supple flavors of pear, raspberry and spicy vanilla."

"Bing cherry and Burgundy plum fill the aromas and flavors, layered with complex mineral, teaberry, cinnamon and vanilla nuances. Silky tannins structure the harmonious flavors, while toasted oak spices from new barrels weave through the layers of vineyard expression."

"The wine’s aroma is fresh and structured with floral notes highlighted by elderflower. White peach, Asian pear and apple flavors dominate the crisp, fruity palate. As this wine ages in the bottle it will develop greater richness and lusciousness, while retaining its bright acidity and floral and fruit character."

"Pungent, deeply pitched aromas of poached pear, fig and lemon curd, with a smoky overtone and a hint of iodine. Lush, palate-coating orchard fruit and honey flavors show good heft and pick up a hint of anise on the back half. Sappy and clinging on the finish, which features notes of chamomile and toasty lees."