2010 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay by Matthew Rinkerman

Winemaker's Notes:  Pale golden color in the glass, with the faintest hint of green belying its youth, this Chardonnay opens with rich and intense aromas of lemon, lime leaf, citrus flowers, and a touch of honey before moving into spicy pie crust and a hint of mascarpone creaminess – all topped with a nice flinty … Continue reading 2010 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay by Matthew Rinkerman

An amateurs trip to Napa

Author:  Wendy Nation My friend and I had been threatening to go to Napa/Sonoma for years.  One day while enjoying happy hour we said “let’s just do it, we can drive there, let’s just go”.  Let me start by saying I don’t recommend driving for most people (and not sure I recommend it for me … Continue reading An amateurs trip to Napa