Aging in oak for 14 months imparts a creamy, toasty aroma which balances nicely with the flavor of pear, melon, vanilla and caramel, adding a bit more complexity to this wonderful offering from Carneros. The well-integrated oak blends perfectly with the fruit, tempered by a crisp and pleasing finish. This wine is a wonderful companion to chicken dishes, sea bass and even lean cuts of pork tenderloin. (Pear, melon, toast, vanilla |