FCPA Spring Wine-Tasting Fundraiser — Fine California Wines
Group tastings will feature the following four hand-selected California wines. At-home tasters may purchase any of the following wines, all at a discount, and shipped for a flat $10 fee.
Beringer Winery Exclusive Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon in color and clear in the glass, the Winery Exclusive Sauvignon Blanc exudes aromas of white flowers. Beneath the white flowers, crisp apple and citrus notes dominate with a touch of tart grapefruit. On the palate, the bright acidity helps accentuate the citrus and white flower which linger – giving you a delightful lengthy finish. The mouth-watering acidity and fresh citrus notes keep you coming back for more.
Drink chilled to really accentuate its brightness. Ready to drink right away, or over the next two years.
Stags’ Leap Winery Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a varietal that is enhanced by the deliberate diversity of SLW’s vineyard sites. Grapes from the vineyards located on the estate’s deep, rocky soils make up the backbone of this Napa Valley Petite Sirah. Carefully selected fruit from northern vineyards in Calistoga and St. Helena and southern vineyards in Oakville, Oak Knoll, and Coombsville are added to intensify and broaden the wine’s profile to include floral, spice, and fruit characteristics.
93 Points
“Lots of ripe plums and blueberries, together with smoked meat, licorice and dried flowers. Dark chocolate and wet forest floor, too. Tight and meaty with a dense, chewy tannin structure. Full-bodied, ripe and fruit-driven. Long, savory finish. Try now, but better after a year or two.” — James Suckling, February 2022
Etude Rosé of Pinot Noir
Elegant, restrained and alluring, this rosé is full of fresh cut strawberry, raspberry and perfumed cherry blossom aromas on the nose, while the palate shows lifted ripe fruit flavors of strawberry crème and blood orange, alongside subtle hints of jasmine flowers. This rosé has substance and balance, with mouthwatering acidity, yet showing a creamy rounded mid-palate with great texture and a lingering, notably pleasing finish. Bold enough to go beyond just warm weather sipping, this is an ideal apéritif well suited to grace holiday tables and memorable meals all year round.
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
“Sweet, succulent strawberry opens the gate to a viscous, textured midpalate of juicy acidity and lasting freshness in this wine which has plenty of meat on its bones.” — Virginie Boone, October 2020
“The 2019 Rosé Pinot Noir Grace Benoist Ranch emerges from the very highest part of the ranch. Bright, vibrant rose petals, crushed red berry, orange peel, mint and white pepper build in a finely sculpted wine.” — Antonio Galloni, March 2021
Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah Blend
With a generous splash of Syrah, this is a New World interpretation of a Cabernet Sauvignon blend. The Syrah adds unexpected spiciness and juicy, ripe fruit expression. The rich blackberry and black cherry aromas and flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon predominate, while Syrah contributes lush blueberry syrup notes and hints of peppery spice. A sweet smoky note from aging in French oak barrels adds complexity. Charming in its youth, this wine will continue to develop complexity with proper bottle aging.
The rich blackberry and black cherry aromas and flavors of the Cabernet Sauvignon are perfectly complemented by the lush fruit and spiciness of the Syrah.
