Michael Griva is a 4th generation Monterey County farmer whose grapes grow in some of the most inhospitable river rock soil in California. In 2005, Michael noticed that some of his Sauvignon Blanc was affected by Botrytis Cinerea, or the “Noble Rot.” Having made Late Harvest wines from the Arroyo Seco appellation before, I was very excited about the notion of making a Sauterne-styled wine.
The combination of high natural sweetness, fruit intensity, and acidity make this dessert wine a stand-alone aperitif. Poached pear, apricot, and pineapple abound in the aroma. This wine is dessert in itself, but if you must have it with something else, sprinkle it generously over fresh cut fruit or pair it with Crème Brule. Its “liquid gold!”
Suggested Retail $35.00, 375 ml
