2008 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Clear and light-straw colored with great viscosity and a lemon-lime and peach bouquet. Slightly grassy flavors with rich oaky minerals. This exceptional sipping wine finishes soft and smooth. It pairs well with cheeses and fruit as well as lighter fishes and chicken.
Cost: $20
2008 Sonoma County Chardonnay
With rich carmelized pear aromas, this impressive Chardonnay shows tropical flavors heavily accented with oak and perfect acidity. A terrific food wine, it pairs well with scallops, shrimp, various fishes as well as spicier chicken dishes and light pastas.
Cost: $28
2009 Alexander Valley Chardonnay
One of the only un-oaked Chardonnays produced from high-end Alexander Valley fruit, this wine is crisp and light with notes of fruit and bubblegum. It pairs well with dishes featuring alfredo or béarnaise sauces as well as grilled escolar. This wine helps spaghetti a la putanesca clean up its reputation.
Cost: $35
2007 Sonoma County Pinot Noir
This Santa Barbara-style pinot is fruity and soft on the palate without the expected earthiness or overwhelming smokiness. By its nature, it pairs well with almost anything from seared ahi to grilled alligator sausage.
Cost: $35
2006 Sonoma County Zinfandel
This Zin is full-bodied and deep garnet red in color. It showcases red raspberries and silky smooth tannins will caress the palate and temper the jammy explosion of raspberries. It pairs nicely with red meats and fishes such as tuna and salmon. It stands up to the spice of any jambalaya.
Cost: $20
2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
In the style of big, bold Zins, this wine also has deep garnet color and big berry with perfect tannic and acidic balance. It has excellent structure and can be cellared for years and should only improve with age. It pairs well with red meats, lamb and pork chop and pizzas of all varieties.
Cost: $28
2007 Russian River Merlot
Bottled in May 2010. Showing hints of cinnamon and nutmeg with a unique oakiness. This wine should live up to the Veritas Ridge expectations once bottled.
Cost: $32
2008 Russian River Merlot
Bottled in May 2010. Showing hints of cinnamon and banana. This wine should live up to the Veritas Ridge expectations once bottled.
Cost: $30
2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Concentrated flavors of currant, fig, bittersweet cocoa and a hint of tobacco combine with rich, soft and well-developed tannins. The long enjoyable finish is laced with dark cherry, mocha, vanilla and solid earthy notes. This wine pairs well with red meats, duck, peppery lamb and pork chops and rich pastas and sauces.
Cost: $30
2007 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
This berry parade shows softer tannins and perfect acidity. As the aromas of fruit linger in your nostrils, the dark red liquid floods your palate with black cherry, blackberry and currants. The perfect structure will allow this wine to improve with age for years to come. Drink kit now or let it lay down for a few years. This wine is a steak lover’s dream but also pairs well with heavy meat sauces and pasta.
Cost: $65
Sparkling
The perfect balance of dryness and fruit, let the bubbles elevate your mood. This pairs well with fruit and cheeses as well as a multi-course brunch. Feel free to hold the orange jucie.
Cost: $35