Growing up in a small town in California means being able to enjoy the Simple Life. We walk downtown and shop at the family-owned grocery store, we cook with fresh vegetables and meat from local farms, and we drink wine made by our family and friends who have lived here for generations.
This Chardonnay has aromas of honeysuckle and wisteria blossom, with a dab of white peach. Its medium-bodied structure leads off with flavors of Asian pear and stone fruit, balanced with right French oak. Fresh and creamy in the middle, it finishes crisp and bright, with a lingering note of red apple.
Two-thirds of this blend went through complete malolactic fermentation and was stirred on the lees for six months to develop a creamy, full body. The remainder of the Chardonnay and Viognier came entirely from the Wilson Family Vineyards in the Clarksburg AVA. The small portion of Viognier in this Chardonnay adds the distinctive white peach aroma and stone fruit flavors
Serve with grilled prawn skewers and salads with sesame dressing.
This wine's cherry red color gives way to rich, earthy notes of cherry, wild strawberry, and forest floor. The flavors are bright and fruit-forward, with strawberry rhubarb and flecks of red raspberry. Fresh acidity balances with a hint of tannin to create an appealing, juicy mouthfeel. Finishing with flavors of clove a and cranberry, the moderate structure draws out the lingering finish and will pair nicely with a wide array of foods.
Almost entirely from the Merwin Vineyard in Clarksburg, this Pinot Noir is primarily Pommard clone, known for its pure dark fruit flavor. Five percent of this wine is Merlot from the Wilson Vineyard, for a touch of additional structure.
Serve with barbeque chicken wings and baked beans or stuffed mushrooms.
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Jean Arnold, National Sales Manager 843.303.2427
Send Jean a message: bluejean@simplelifewinery.com
