2021 Moone Tsai 'Paige Cuvee' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Howell Mountain making it a versatile pairing

making it a versatile pairing for various dishes

The wine opens with stunning aromas of blackberry

sipped on its own right out of a chilled bottle

Aromas of lavender

and its well-integrated tannins serve as proof of why Rioja Reservas are always ready to drink without hesitation

2021 Moone Tsai 'Paige Cuvee' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Howell Mountain making it a versatile pairingPhilippe Melka, Bordeaux bred (Chateau Haut Brion, Petrus) and recently heralded by Robert Parker as one of the top nine winemakers in the world. Where possible, I will minimize winemaking techniques in the cellar so I can create a wine that tells the story of the vineyard. In the end, it must be about the fruit. Early inspection of this delightful study in Chardonnay allows for its golden, lemony hue to provide a delicate feint for whats in store.