Did you know Pinot Blanc, a white wine grape, is a genetic mutation of Pinot Gris, which comes from Pinot Noir? It originated in Burgundy, France and is widely grown in Alsace and Austria.
The Skylark Orsi Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2016 is a dry white wine with notes of green apple, pear and lemon zest and refreshing minerality and acidity. It's medium bodied and unoaked with slightly tart but crisp, clean finish.
The Grenache grape, also known as Garnacha in Spain, is one of the most widely planted red grapes, and is a key grape found in the French Cotes du Rhone wine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It does best in hot climates where it can be left on the vine for late ripening.
The Skylark 2012 Grenache is medium alcohol, low acidity, but medium to full bodied red, with notes of black cherry, strawberry, dark chocolate and mint, with a smooth grippy finish. It was aged in French oak and bottled without fining or filtration.
Make sure to decant this wine for at least a half an hour before drinking, it really opens up the flavors!
The wines come from the Mendocino AVA is part of the North Coast of Cali, which has a similar climate to the Mediterranean.
They were part of this month's traditional and Club Red wine clubs at Screwtop Wine Bar in Arlington. Cheers!
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