Chardonnay
2022 San Benito County

Chardonnay
2022 San Benito County
Savory
Fruity
Pairs with:
Poached Halibut, Eggs Benedict, Poulet Francaise
Wine Maker
Ryan Stirm of Stirm Wine Company
Wine Blend
100% Organic Chardonnay
Pairs with:
Poached Halibut, Eggs Benedict, Poulet Francaise
Why We Love It
It's been too long since we partnered with Ryan Stirm, a young winemaker who has really made a name for himself in the Santa Cruz/Central Coast area. This bottling is organic 2022 San Benito County Chardonnay, coming in at a lean 12% ABV. This was aged in entirely neutral barrels, but still has some nice texture to it with ripping acidity. Despite its Central California provenance, it feels very old world white wine in a lovely way.
Counoise
2017 Mendocino County (Alder Springs Vineyard)

Counoise
2017 Mendocino County (Alder Springs Vineyard)
Savory
Fruity
Pairs with:
Lamb Bolognese, Poached Salmon, Pizza
Wine Maker
Ed Donovan of Boonville Road Wines
Wine Blend
100% Organic Counoise
Pairs with:
Lamb Bolognese, Poached Salmon, Pizza
Why We Love It
I'm a huge fan of the Counoise grape, the Alder Springs Vineyard, and my new friend Ed Donovan! This was a lucky find, and I'm thrilled to share it with you this month. I find Counoise to show a bit like rustic Pinot Noir, and a bottle with a few years on it like this one is impeccably smooth. There's a touch of soft acidity, great red fruit mixed in with some funk and spice, and this wine is fantastic on its own, with food, or with a light chill on it.
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