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2023 Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé, France, Wine Review
This Rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from the Rhone Valley in France. Light pink in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, strawberries and raspberries. Light bodied. Good balance. On the palate, this is accessible and drinking well. Flavors of Strawberries and Raspberries with good acidity. It is nice on its own but better with food. It worked well with a white pizza with asparagus. Drink over the next year or two. Excellent value.
2021 Cattleya Chardonnay Beyond the Threshold, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review
2022 Kutch Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Cruz, Wine Review
2015 The Debate Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review
2021 Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Les Plus Haut Owsley Ranch & Vine Hill, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian RIver, Wine Review
2021 Cattleya Syrah The Initiation Soberanes Vineyard, USA, California, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Wine Review
2021 Ceritas Chardonnay Peter Martin Ray, USA, California, Santa Cruz, Wine Review
Santa Cruz is perhaps my favorite area for Chardonnay anywhere. It has sunshine but the wines remain crisp and not blowsy and have depth. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has lemons, slight vanilla, and great minerality. Full bodied. Light tannins. Great energy and balance. On the palate, lemons, lemon curd, minerals and char. Crisp acidity. Long finish. This is delicious on its own but will work for many foods. A nice choice with Tuna Steaks off the grill. Drink over the next ten to twelve years.