2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Champagne Extra Brut producing irresistibly aromatic medium-bodied reds

producing irresistibly aromatic medium-bodied reds with soft

The blend combines the richness and slight nuttiness of the Chardonnay

Great chalk minerality with clean

Behind them are notes of dried herbs and rose hips

Aromas of plums and berries with some spice add to the complexity of this wine

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Champagne Extra Brut producing irresistibly aromatic medium-bodied redsAs a restaurant buyer and wine lover Patrick Cappiello was always frustrated by the lack of affordable, honest wines from California. Monte Rio, his project with Cali wine giant Pax Mahle, is looking to address that. This unusual white blend is made from organically farmed grapes, fermented in neutral vessels to give a bright wine with a refreshing amount of acidity and some food friendly texture.