Sat., Oct. 15 - Kristin Stelle, Carolina Wines
Deep golden colored in the glass with a fine bead, this pinot-dominant Champagne is a true stunner. Aromas and flavors of stone fruits, white peach and spice are backed by a palate that’s rich and complex with subtle flavors of quince and toasted brioche. A delectable wine to sip on its own as an aperitif, it’s also a perfect match with crispy fried appetizers or any shellfish from the raw bar.
Pale straw colored in the glass with aromas of fresh flowers and peach. On the palate, this wine is zippy and bright, with nice texture and more white fruit flavors, terrific acidity and a brisk minerality. A delicious white to sip on its own, it’s also a natural partner for loads of food – we love it with sushi, tempura vegetables, roast chicken or shrimp and pasta.
Golden in the glass with beautiful aromas of tropical fruit, peach and apricot. On the palate there’s nice texture and freshness with flavors of yellow stone fruit, orange blossom, ginger and spice. A consistently delicious California chard year after year, this is a great food wine – try it with creamy pastas loaded with fall vegetables, curried squash bisque or a simple roast white fish.
Clear ruby colored in the glass with aromas of cherry, cedar and earth. On the palate this wine is medium-bodied and fresh with bright red fruit – cherry, plum and berry touched by hints of warm baking spice. Smooth tannins and a silky finish make this an easy pinot to enjoy on its own or a natural partner for savory pork dishes, cedar plank salmon or crispy duck breast.
Deep purple-red in the glass with aromas of cassis, black plum and anise on the nose. On the palate this wine is rich and velvety with juicy black fruit flavors touched by complex hints of licorice, espresso and toasty oak. Terrific structure and subtle, grippy tannins make this a true cab lover’s cab. A rich red to curl up with next to the fire or match with seared steaks or juicy roasts.