METZKER - Cool Climate Go To Pack
Two cool climate beauties from the world reknown young winemaker to watch, Melissa Castro. Exceptionally food friend Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Russian River and Sonoma Coast in Sonoma Valley wine country.
Napavalley.com named Melissa one of “Napa’s 7 Most Exciting Winemakers” in 2016. We have several bottles of the highly anticipated and rated inaugural release of Metzker Family Estate Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Metzker Family Estates is an exciting newcomer to single vineyard estate wines
CHARDONNAY: WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Opulent, graceful, full bodied and lavish. Yeah!
- Russian River, Ritchie Vineyards - considered among the best in the AVA
- The winemaker's pedigree - Antinori alumni both the Italian estate and Antica Napa Valley
- 93 Points Wine Spectator
WHAT WE TASTED: Opulent with a fresh bouquet of honeysuckle, melon and lemon with an underlying layer of nuttiness reminding us of smoked hazelnut from perfectly integrated French Oak. Graceful, full bodied and lavish mouthfeel and long finish balanced by minerality and acidity of 40 year old vines.
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- Thai chicken and rice noodle salad, with kaffir lime
- Turbot with béarnaise sauce
- Pappardelle with porcini and Reggiano parmesan
- Fish and chips
PINOT NOIR: WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Cool climate Landmark and Terra de Promissio vineyards
- The winemaker's pedigree - Antinori alumni both the Italian estate and Antica Napa Valley
- 94 Points—Prince of Pinot; 92 Wine Spectator
WHAT WE TASTED: Intense and concentrated fruit marked this vintage with its lower yield. A lively Pinot with dried rose petals, violets and wild berries aromas. Loaded with layers of fruit and baking spice on the palate with mellow and smooth tannins. Bright clean, long lasting finish.
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- Veal stew with roasted potatoes
- Simple roasted chicken
- Herb and garlic mushroom pasta
- Shabu shabu with Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables
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