Pali Wine Co Charm Acres Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018
Nose is loaded with baked apple and pear enticing you to take a sip. Very much Sonoma Chard and one sip confirms it.
Palate is smooth, rich, and approachable with a caramel creme brulee and baked apple thing dominating with secondary notes of pear, white stone fruits, pineapple, and spices. Nice balance and acidity. The 2018 vintage has 6 years under its belt and has gained from the aging, that I might add has already done for you. Drinking very well with a nice long finish.
No need to cellar it- it is done for you. I would drink in the next two to three years
Pairings should include something rich, preferably white meats with a citrus, mushroom or garlic and butter sauce. Alfredo Chicken Pizza, or firm cheeses with a herb cracker.
Pali Wine Co Skin Contact White Wine 2023
This is a blend of 55% Gewurztraminer and 45% Pinot Noir, and, despite the branding, this feels more like an orange wine. I have been asked in the past if Orange Wines are a fad. The truth of the matter is the wine technique of skin contact white wine has been around for centuries. A fad? I do not think so. Will it rise and fall in popularity? Like most things, I guess the answer is yes but that does not reflect on the wine, only the fickleness of the public.
The nose displays enticing delightful floral notes and tropical fruits.
The mouthfeel has a playfulness about it- Gewurztraminer balancing the more ‘serious side’ from the Pinot Noir. This could be your next favorite summer wine.
Tropical fruits, strawberries and cherries dominate wrapped in a hint of sweetness with notes of apricot, papaya, and mandarin.
Pairings should include salads, chicken, and seafood from the grill, and given the hint of sweetness, something with a little spicy kick to it. Chicken Pad Thai or spicy Chicken Burrito come to mind.
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