This rich wine offers aromas of strawberry, raspberry, tangerine cream, cinnamon and orange blossom. Flavors on the palate are peach, cranberry-cherry compote, apricot and star anise. A fine mousse midpalate brings toasted chestnut, orange cream and a dry, long finish.
Golden State sunshine in a glass, this highly approachable traditional-method blend of 57% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 3% Meunier fills the nose and mouth with strawberry and cranberry amid tinges of red rose, lime leaf, and vanilla brioche. Pomegranate makes its way into the mix on the midpalate, met by lilting acidity.