Intense citrus, lime, and fresh peach aromas lead the way into this refreshing Pinot Grigio. Full, round citrus fruit flavors and a crisp finish. A food- friendly wine, Pinot Grigio has long been known for its ability to pair well with seafood and other light dishes. The well-rounded flavors make for a beautiful pairing with Thai food, poultry, and a variety of cheeses.

This medium-bodied Malbec is an easy-to-drink wine with traditional fresh black cherry, blueberry, and cedar aromas complemented by flavors of plum, blackberry, and vanilla. This wine is a great match for rich and smoked meat, or spicy dishes. Consider pairing it with empanadas or cured meats, or with more substantial entrees such as beef stew, carne asada tacos, or lamb chops.

This Chardonnay opens with yellow apple, cinnamon-caramel oak, and slightly floral aromas. The apple, peach, and warm oak flavors of this clean and crisp yet silky Chardonnay pair perfectly with hearty dishes such as roast chicken with white truffle risotto and tuna noodle casserole. Best served slightly chilled.

This Cabernet Merlot combines some of the finest attributes of both varietals, resulting in a delicious, smooth, full-bodied blend. Merlot’s lush, plummy aromas, silky dried cherry, and raspberry flavors complement the Cabernet’s structure, blackberry and cherry jam flavors, and hints of vanilla oak. Pairs well with hearty grilled or roasted beef, pork, chicken, or game.

This California Chardonnay displays fresh aromas of citrus with notes of pineapple. The palate is rich with a full entry and shows flavors of tropical mango and pineapple with a touch of minerality. It finishes long with ripe fruit flavors returning.

This California Pinot Grigio benefited from an early and long ripening season. Full aromas of green apple complement wonderful lime notes. The palate is balanced with refreshing acidity and minerality, and a lime crispness on the finish.

Versatile, Value-driven. Various varietals.

AROMA
Cigar box aromas infused with generous sweet vanilla oak
FLAVOR
Bold flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, and spice complemented by sturdy tannins and balanced acidity, all leading to a rich, long finish

The extraordinary quality of this wine originates in Napa Valley’s generous terroir. The wine boasts a rich texture with silky tannins and balancing freshness; deep aromas and flavors of blackberries and dark plums, dried herbs and violets with a subtle hint of leather; and a luxuriously long finish that allows these complex flavors to linger on and on.

A rich garnet color with a ruby edge, the wine opens to reveal lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha & vanilla, along with toasty oak notes. Expressive boysenberry, blackberry, dark cherry, juicy strawberry and toasty mocha flavors lend complexity and depth on the palate. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth seldom seen in Pinot Noir.

Sourced from some of the oldest and best Zin vineyards in the Napa Valley: Balyeat, Perez, Hendry, Luvisi, Chaix, and Dickerson. Bright cherry, with hints of blackberry jam, clove, and blackberry pie aromas. Warm spice and vanilla. Powerful, mouth filling, and full bodied raspberry and blackberry flavors with supple tannins. Well rounded, and structured but approachable.

Pale straw in color with aromas of ripe apricot and melon that blend with tropical guava and floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle. Hints of honey and banana cream pie. Flavors open with juicy peach and mango, balanced by crisp citrus and passion fruit. A soft and full palate lingers with complementary sweet and tart layers.

With almost 40 years of experience under their belt, Akutain produces classically-styled Rioja wines. Toasted coconut chips, dill, vanilla, tart cherry, baked plum, tobacco, dried thyme and sage, wet forest floor, black peppercorn, leather, and hints of dried rose petals.