Description
Wine and cheese ship separately, cheese likely to arrive prior to wine.
Please enjoy this curated collection of exceptional wine and cheese selected by the team of Jackson Family Wines Master Sommeliers and Chef/Cheesemonger Tracey Shepos-Cenami to be perfectly paired with the array of cheeses from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company.
Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
2018 was larger than life. Characterized by a long and cooler growing season, the vineyards matured to perfection. Diligent vineyard practices, such as leaving more leaves to protect the clusters on warmer days, creates a huge difference in the finished wines. Overall, temperatures were mild and facilitated slower, longer ripening resulting in high density of flavors and aromas while maintaining outstanding natural acidity.
Cambria Estate Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay
Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is an ocean influenced, single vineyard expression of “refrigerated sunshine” in a glass – layered, elegant, distinct. Fresh granny smith apples, floral and spice aromas dominate the nose; pink grapefruit, tangerine, citrus blossom, and apple pie flavors are balanced by a bit of wet stone. The oak influence creates a nice mid-palate, yet the wine still shows a balanced acidity that carries through the long finish. Chardonnay is one of the most celebrated white wines in Santa Barbara County, California.
Hartford Court Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
The 2017 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir comes from a collection of small vineyards located throughout the Russian River Valley AVA. These vineyards are a combination of our Estate properties such as Barbieri, Bellflower, Fog Dance, Hailey’s Block, Jennifer’s, MacLean’s Block and Arrendell as well as a handful of our neighbors’ vineyards located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The sites express the essence of the Russian River Valley by showcasing the best of the neighborhoods within our AVA: Green Valley – Keen acidity, spice, red fruits, blood orange; Laguna Ridge – Dark berry and cherry aromas and flavors, subtle loamy character; Sebastopol Hills – Dark color, purple flowers, Indian spices and precise mouth feel; and Santa Rosa Plains – Deep red and black cherry, fruit focused with supple tannins. Each neighborhood contributes complexity and character to the final blend.
Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
We hand-harvested grapes into lug boxes during cool morning hours, at an average Brix of 25°. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and then underwent native malolactic fermentation in barrels to round acidity and softly integrate the vanillin character of French oak (91% new). After barrel aging for 19 months, the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
Ratings:
• 2018 Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County, 91 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, EB (Dec 19)
• 2016 Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay, 91 points, Vinous, AG (Sep 18)
• 2017 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, 90 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, LPB (Feb 20)
• 2014 Mt Brave, 95 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2018
Cheese Selections:
TomaProvence:
Aged 90 days. Semi-hard cheese, creamy texture with a waxed rind. Buttery notes of classic Toma accentuated by savory and rich Herbs de Provence.
TomaRashi:
Aged 90 days. Semi-hard cheese, creamy in texture with a waxed rind. Creamy, butter notes of classic Toma together with a blend of gentle heat, umami and nutty flavors.
Bay Blue:
Aged 90 days. Fudge-like texture with a beautiful natural rind, Mild blue mold pungency. Earthy with notes of malty toasted grain and sweet, salted caramel finish.
Gouda:
Aged 16 months. Creamy in texture but slightly crystalized, delivering pops of complex flavor. Deep flavors of toasted hazelnuts, caramel, butterscotch and cooked cream.
Includes: One (375ml) bottle of Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, one (375ml) bottle of Cambria Estate Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay, one (375ml) bottle of Hartford Court Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, one (375ml) bottle of Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, and (4) Cheeses - TomaProvence, TomaRashi, Bay Blue, Gouda.