Michael Chiarello ... Wines for Entertaining
Some of Michael Chiarello's Favorite Wine
Six 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottles
Super Chef Michael Chiarello--TV host, NapaStyle founder, vintner, and cookbook author--presents a flight of wines perfect for entertaining and sharing with friends and family.
"Whether it's a simple dinner or a large party, these are great occasions to share new wines, and a diverse wine cellar is the key to effortless entertaining and perfect pairings. From the creamy Sonoma Valley Chardonnay, which stands up to the richness of a turkey dinner and its sidekicks, to the La Follette Pinot Noir for the roast meats and duck typical of many celebrations, you'll find the perfect wines for entertaining in this sampler. The two Napa Valley Merlots each offer distinct characteristics perfect for lighter meats, poultry, mushrooms and stews. And my friends the Renterias make a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon which I love for more intense and comforting foods such as wood-fired lamb chops and rich, creamy polenta. Make sure you have a selection of at least three of these wines on hand, and you’ll enjoy the bounty of every get together!" --MC
Wines in this Sampler
2009 Ma(i)sonry Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley Marsanne
An aromatic, Rhône Valley-inspired varietal, the '09 Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley... Read More
Butterscotch, apple, peach, cantaloupe, melon, wet rock
2009 Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley Chardonnay
Broad scents of sweet spice, pear, honeysuckle and crème brulee define the aromas... Read More
Meyer lemon, spice, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée, mineral, tropical fruit, stone fruit
2008 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
The van der Kamp family has been tending the vines from this north-facing... Read More
Deep dark fruits, smoked meats and chicory
2008 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
The '08 growing season has produced a particularly complex and complete... Read More
Asian spice, red currant, plum, blueberry, molasses, nougat
2007 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Merlot
This is a Cabernet lover's Merlot! With wonderfully complex aromas of cherry,... Read More
Cherry, cedar, cocoa powder, tea leaves
2007 Renteria Tambor Vineyard Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Renteria’s '07 wines have an intense concentration and beautiful extract but are... Read More
Black fruit, licorice, vanilla
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