As 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 Pacific influenced Chardonnay from Redwood Valley is fresh, juicy and fruit forward.
California
Redwood Valley
Chardonnay:
Maritime
Thin, rocky and rich in iron
Uncertified organic
800 metres
Stainless steel
5 months in neutral oak