Paired with Pizza — 2 years ago
Honeysuckle and grapefruit. — 2 months ago
Round yellow fruit, herbal, rich yeast. — 8 months ago
Minerals, struck-match/gun flint for days. Citrus fruit. Crisp acidity balanced by smooth, round texture. From dry farmed Herron vineyard, old vines planted in ‘69, hand harvested. 9 barrels. 13.5% ABV. — 3 years ago
Excellent example of a mild bodied French cab franc. Rich flavor but still very drinkable. — 4 months ago
Lovely!! We had this with Cheese Brioche and Lasagna — 2 years ago
I had the 2019 very nice full body white. — 3 years ago
Lovely. Enjoyed more than I expected — 4 years ago
Tom Garland
Charlie's(St Helena) Maitre De Chai(Berkeley, CA) wine dinner.
Limited intervention, old school wines using old vine organic grapes from Sonoma/Napa/Sierra foothills.
WINES:
2019 Maitre De Chai Mara Sparkling Solera
2017 Maitre De Chai Heron Sav Blanc
2017 Maitre De Chai Heron Chardonnay
2017 Maitre De Chai Stampede Zinfandel
2019 Maitre De Chai Gala Mtn Cab Sav
FOOD:
Canapes: Petaluma fried chicken, smoked St Helena sausage, Tamales Bay oysters, Angwin avocado & Regis Ova cavier.
1st: grilled escarole Caesar salad.
2nd: Jamon Iberico and Rancho Gordo grits.
3rd: Double cut wolf ranch pork chop.
Espresso martini affogato. — a month ago