2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano fruit blossoms

fruit blossoms

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

In the nose scent of wild berries

The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin on the entry

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano fruit blossomsAs 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.