Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto, Italy, Alsace, France, and the Sierra Foothills, CA
Flavors/Aromas: green apples, pears, citrus, and blossoms with a vanilla aroma
Color:Deep gold to copper
Body: Medium light
Tannins: None-low
Acidity: Medium
Characteristics: Crisp, dry with a good bite
Pairs Well With: Shellfish/Sushi, light pastas, firm cheeses, and fresh pears
Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley and Paso Robles, CA, Piedmont and Tuscany, Italy,
Flavors/Aromas: Apples, lemons, and citrus with notes of oak, vanilla, and butterscotch
Color:Pale to deep gold
Body: Full
Tannins: None
Acidity: Medium
Characteristics: Dry fruity character, creamy-buttery, clean finish
Pairs Well With: Lean meats and fish, soft cheeses, and nuts
Chenin Blanc
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa, the Sierra Foothills, CA, and Loire Valley, France
Flavors/Aromas: Pears, apples, honeysuckle, quince, and nutty with notes of honey
Color: Pale gold
Body: Medium
Tannins: None
Acidity: High
Characteristics: Dry, naturally hard, slow to mature, often used as a blending grape,
Pairs Well With: Rich fish, salads, pungent cheeses, and peach/apricot desserts
Malvasia
Region: Piedmont and Tuscany, Italy
Flavors/Aromas: Chocolate and plum notes with floral aromas
Color: A light to dark ruby
Body: Medium
Tannins: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Characteristics: Intense, often used for blending and ages well
Pairs Well With: Tomato based dishes, creamy or aged cheeses, and a variety of desserts
Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Tuscany, Italy, the Curicò Valley, Chile, Stellenbosch, South Africa, and Napa Valley, CA
Flavors/Aromas: Lime, green apple, passion fruit, peaches with herbaceous flavors like bell peppers and grass
Color:Straw to deep yellow
Body: Full
Tannins: Low
Acidity: Medium high
Characteristics: Nutty and savory textures
Pairs Well With: Green herbs, lean meats and fish, soft, sour cheeses, and fruit tarts
With easy drinkability and a unique, distinctive flavor, Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for a casual summer day.
