MN Swirl Italy- October 2021

Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir 2019

Retail Value $54.99

100% Pinot Noir. The word Balade, French for ‘wandering,’ is a fitting term for our annual exploration of single vineyard Pinot Noir blocks from the West coast. During the 2019 growing season, one vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills AVA captivated us with its lovely fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, gorgeous color and amazing complexity. For us, this vineyard expresses the exemplary qualities of its location in one of the coolest climates for Pinot in California. The fruit offers small berries and great intensity.

COLOR: Vibrant dark violet.

AROMATICS: Blueberry cream crepes, toasty pie crust, melcocha and flan laced with bright yet black fruit. PALATE: Rich and mouth-filling, chalky firmness and round edges. Blackberry, huckleberry, plum, French toast, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Lingering finish with balanced acidity,

FOOD PAIRING: Charcuterie, mushroom risotto, grilled eggplant with garlic rubbed sourdough.

RED #2

Boen ‘Santa Maria Valley’ Pinot Noir 2017

Retail Value $31.99

100% Pinot Noir. The Santa Maria Valley is the second oldest appellation in California and the northernmost appellation in Santa Barbara County.Cool climate, unique soil types and signature fog produce ideal growing conditions for world class pinot noir.

COLOR: Scarlet red with glimmers of garnet.

AROMATICS: Notes of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, and red apple followed by hints of tobacco and dry herbs. PALATE: Vibrant flavors of very ripe boysenberry, blueberry, and plum pie with layers of rosemary and sage balanced by firm tannins that carry through to a long, structured and mouthwatering finish. FOOD PAIRING: Italian sausage with spaghetti squash and marinara sauce, prime rib, or pasta puttanesca.

RED #3