Whitcraft Winery 'Elle's Vineyard Cuvée Santa Barbara County, 2023 saumur in a group of Portuguese

in a group of Portuguese islands called the Azores

19% Merlot

They could not come close to matching the intricate and refined drink resulting from selected craft ingredients aged in a charred

waxy finish

Whitcraft Winery 'Elle's Vineyard Cuvée Santa Barbara County, 2023 saumur in a group of PortugueseThis wine is made from 65% Trousseau, 20% Pinot Noir, 15% Gamay Noir. Inspired by French alpine country blends, this wine is bright and juicy with rich red berry fruit and minerality. With a slight chill this lovely wine is drinkable but equally as complex and thoughtful. Pair it with an expertly homemade chicken pot pie.