Racines Santa Rita Hills Cuvée Chardonnay $75 - $100

Racines Santa Rita Hills Cuvée Chardonnay $75 - $100Pairs with: Tuna crudo Good for: A pleasant seaside evening Grapes: Chardonnay I am from: Santa Rita Hills, California The Story: Among the many great Burgundy winemakers who have landed on the West Coast, the most exciting of all might be the most recent arrival, Etienne de Montille. His wines are sought after by all those who love burgundy, especially fellow winemakers. When Etienne decided to make wine out west, he took a road trip with his Chef du

with notes of well integrated oak and spiced plums

The Story: Created in 1824 by Dr

I am soft enough to sip neat but robust enough to use in cocktails

beautiful crisp acid

the winemaking team ferments the juice in a thoughtful mix of neutral French and American oak barrels

and warm baking spices

perfectly balanced by a striking vein of island-born acidity and just the right amount of gritty

and atmospheric

Standing out as an absolute necessity for any bar in the world—widely considered "the salt and pepper of mixology"—it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of aggressive clove

Why You'll Love Me: It is rich

considered to be the most beautiful gravel “croupe” (hillock)

lingering botanical warmth