2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano fruit blossoms

fruit blossoms

sandalwood and dried lavender

from equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted at the domaine

A red wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and a touch of Négrette

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano fruit blossomsAs 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.