Powerful tannins dominate a set that will blend in two to three years to accompany caramelized poultry and its trumpets-de-la-mort
Annabella Russian River Pinot Noir is an eloquently feminine version of Russian River Pinot Noir
indicative of its youthful vibrancy and high-altitude origin in Ribeira Sacra
and well-balanced tannins
the tannins are dense and form titanic structure
Alfaro A Estate Chardonnay 2024 (750ml) Amador County Powerful tannins dominate a setCalifornia Chardonnay gets a tough rap. It's too oaky, too buttery, not cool, etc. Wah wah wah! Cheer up, crybaby, because theres another way out there: the Alfaro way. A lanky biodynamic hippie in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Richard Alfaro seems to have this Puligny Montrachet way of making Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay just like Mount Eden has managed for years. Clean, distinct custard apple, lemon, and mineral flavors with amazing balance. The fog