Perfect Pairings - 4 Wines for 4 Courses: Bubbles, Sauv Blanc, Pinot, and a Cab

Win a collection of wines selected with a dinner party in mind. Start with bubbles and freshly shucked oysters, then move to a fresh lobster and citrus salad with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Your next course could be a hearty lamb or veggie ragu pappardelle paired with a beautiful Pinot Noir. Finish with a few juicy slices of ribeye or a grilled portabello and a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Onward Wines, 2022 Petillant Naturel Sparkling Malvasia Bianca, Capp Inn Ranch, Suisun Valley - 1 Bottle

This Pét-Nat is floral and fruity, but refreshingly bone-dry. The opening aromatics are like sticking your nose in a fermentation vat, with yeasty brioche notes and lively youthful freshness. To follow are notes of night blooming jasmine, citrus blossom, melon rind, warm Kaffir lime scones with preserved lemon with a refreshing hint of sea air, and did I mention soft tiny delicate bubbles?!

Winery: Onward

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Sparkling Malvasia Bianca

Vintage: 2022

Appellation: Suisun Valley

Onward Wines are single-vineyard, site-driven wines from vineyard sites that are very special to me. I am a true believer in personal connection and there is a story behind each vineyard site and how it came to be part of my portfolio. In these stories, you will learn more about the people behind these vineyards. I liken my connection to these vineyards to that of one’s favorite shirt or coffee mug or chair. Like a well-worn fabric or a slightly chipped mug that may have initially caught my eye for its beauty, but over the years has won my heart because it just feels right. When it comes to vineyards this happens too, because of a combination of my connection with the vines themselves and my connection with those that tend them. For me, the grower's hands are most definitely part of the terroir.

My style is about letting the vines speak. They are the art, I am the canvas, and my job is to give them a chance to share their beauty in each and every vintage. My decisions are driven by the vineyard and the vintage, my cellar practices are to uphold the truths I find in the vineyard. To this end, I pick early looking for a balance of flavors at lower ripeness, as I find this is when each vineyard is in its most unique expression of self.

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Joel Gott Wines, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, California, 750ml - 1 Bottle

The Joel Gott Wines 2022 California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of white peach, honeydew melon, guava and passionfruit with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and notes of tangerine and grapefruit on the long, clean balanced finish.

Winery: Joel Gott Wines

Bottle Size: 750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: California

Since our start in 1996, we have selected the best fruit from growing regions in California, Oregon and Washington which we blend to create more balanced, clean, complex, and elegant wines. We are geared towards continuing to give our customers expressive and food-friendly wines at great prices. We hope you enjoy and will let us know what you think!

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Mi Sueno Winery 2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River, Sonoma County - 1 Bottle

A vibrant deep ruby in color, this Old World-style wine has alluring aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, vanilla and wet clean earth. The compelling flavors of juicy red fruit kissed with oak are delivered with refreshing acidity and ripe tannins followed by an exceptionally long and persistent finish.Name of Winery: Adaptation

Winery: Mi Sueno Winery

Bottle Size: 750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Russian River, Sonoma County

The Spanish phrase, si se puede—yes, you can—signifies one’s ability to accomplish anything with passion, persistence and determination. Rolando and Lorena Herrera, owners of Napa Valley’s Mi Sueño Winery (Spanish for ‘My Dream’) live this motto.

The inspirational tale of Mi Sueño is both a love story and the story of the American dream realized, one that came to fruition for Mexican immigrant Rolando Herrera as a result of hard work, raw talent, and the support of a strong community of mentors who led him along a path to success. Along with his wife, Lorena, whose family has deep roots in Napa and Sonoma counties as grape growers, the two founded Mi Sueño Winery in 1997, the year of their marriage.

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Groth Vineyards and Winery 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley - 1 Bottle

The 2020 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon captivates with layered aromatics of black raspberry, blueberry cream pie, and brioche underscored with black spice, anise and wet stone. Each return to the glass reveals greater intricacy and depth. The dynamic palate opens with a wave of red currant and a lift of tart cherry, bright fruit interplaying with fine melted tannins, an underpinning of graphite and dusty earth ringing long on the finish.

 Name of Winery: Groth Vineyards and Winery

Bottle Size: 750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley

The Groth Oakville Estate is nestled in the heart of Oakville, a breathtakingly beautiful place stretching between the majestic mountain bookends of the Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca range to the east. With hope and intuition, sharing a vision with their esteemed neighbors, the Groth family helped establish the Oakville AVA which has become recognized as one of the world’s preeminent wine regions.

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