Layers of strawberry, watermelon, and peach on the palate. Notes of white flower and honeysuckle. Versatile and light — would do with everything. Light pink in color with copper hues. Unanimously praised by all!
Additional Notes: 750 cases produced. Varietal: 100% Syrah. Appellation: 60% Napa, 40% Sierra Foothills. 13% alcohol. Fermented dry.
Quote: "I love it just as much as the first time I had it."-T
Price Point: $28
Less fruit-forward than most, this reminds us of fresh young pear. Dry but elegant. Would be excellent for food pairings, and go especially well with seafood.
Additional Notes: Sonoma County grapes. Blend of Old Vine Pinot Noir 66% & Pinot Meunier 34%. 11.5% alcohol.
Quote: "It's like savory herbs."-Deirdre
Price Point: $22
Beautiful light pale pink color. Lovely floral nose with a delicate structure and vibrant finish. Soft aromas and complex flavors of raspberry and wild strawberry, wild herbs, citrus, and stone fruit.
Additional notes: Okay, so this one is not a CA wine…but come on, it's Brangelina! We were very curious about Miraval, as it is a joint venture between Provence-based Famille Perrin and Hollywood heavy-hitters, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. 13% alcohol.
Quote: "I have a hard time drinking this without thinking about Brad Pitt's smile…"-Mike
Price Point: $24
Spicy, red fruit characters, clean and bright finish. Quite a bit of oak on the palate with a buttered popcorn essence. Only 35 cases produced.
Additional Notes: 13.2% alcohol.
Quote: "Very aromatic."-Ashley
Price Point: $21
Lower in sugar and higher in acidity than many we tried. Interesting oak inclusion, and well-balanced. Just 61 cases were made — they're now sold out!
Additional Notes: 13% alcohol. Pinot Noir.
Quote: "An unusual oaked Rosé. Very nice."-Rob
Price Point: $20
Fruity, with notes of blackberry and citrus. Has the aroma of strawberries, and a beautiful salmon color. Grape jelly finish. Sheer perfection for a steamy summer day!
Additional Notes: 13% alcohol. This wine is very unique because the varietal is Grignolino — Heitz's Grignolino vineyard is the only one left in Napa!
Quote: "It's dry, yet has a refreshing fruity finish."-Emma
Price Point: $22
Fruity, with notes of blackberry and citrus. Has the aroma of strawberries, and a beautiful salmon color. Grape jelly finish. Sheer perfection for a steamy summer day!
Additional Notes: 13% alcohol. This wine is very unique because the varietal is Grignolino — Heitz's Grignolino vineyard is the only one left in Napa!
Quote: "It's dry, yet has a refreshing fruity finish."-Emma
Price Point: $22
Herbal and more complex in flavors than many Rosés. Peppery finish. Crowd pleaser, all-around.
Additional Notes: 80% Merlot, 20% Cab.
Quote: "This wine is intensely savory."-Julie
Price Point: $22
Vibrant and dark pink in color. Sweet with a generous, round palate. Red berries on the nose, and notes of rose blossom and vanilla.
Additional Notes: Estate grown organically. 14.5% alcohol. 50% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Quote: "It's a beautiful wine."-Denae
Price Point: $14