2017 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Selection Russian River Valley
Light-textured Pinot from the Russian River Valley
2018 Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
Weighty Chardonnay from a mix of warm and cool sites
2019 Red Car Pinot Noir Rosé Sonoma Coast
Stylish Pinot Noir rosé from Sonoma Coast
2019 Ehlers Rosé Sylviane St. Helena Napa Valley
Charming rosé of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc
Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Goat Gouda
A nutty goat’s milk Gouda, made in Holland and aged for a minimum of six months
Pancetta from A Small Good
Wild-fermented, cultured with koji, and cured on the bone, this pancetta adds soul to braises, soups, and stews
Wine for the New Normal
So we’re home alone during global pandemic. What wines do we reach for?
2016 Clos du Val Proprietary White Wine Napa Valley
Heady white blend in its last vintage
Green Mountain Blue Cheese Boucher Blue
A mild and nutty blue from Vermont
2017 The Hilt Estate Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills
Brisk Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills
2016 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Elegant, well-priced Napa Cab
2016 Fable Farm Fermentory La Crescent Amida Vermont
Savory, evocative orange wine of La Crescent