Here’s a great choice for a Chardonnay lover looking to expand his or her palate with new varieties. This pretty, dry white wine offers lush, rich flavors of white peach, nectarines, apricots, and spice, nicely nuanced by a thread of flowery honey and bright citrus notes to keep it beautifully balanced. It’s a lovely choice for holiday dinners like roast turkey or chicken, or shellfish in risotto or pasta. You’ll also find this quite easy drinking on its own. It’s priced $25 at the Los Olivos tasting room.
This article appears in Oct 13-20, 2011.
