2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano The Vignes de Mon Village

The Vignes de Mon Village is certainly an intriguing wine

The Lessona is easy to drink young but will age for many years if you prefer to cellar

sandalwood and dried lavender

from equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

polished and regal shape as tannins frame up a core of ripe black fruit

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano The Vignes de Mon VillageAs 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 unusual white blend is made from organically farmed grapes, fermented in neutral vessels to give a bright wine with a refreshing amount of acidity and some food friendly texture.