INSIDER'S PICK:2022 TAN FRUIT 'PETITE TAN FRUIT' CHARDONNAY (Wine Advocate 90points)-$25.992023 ENFIELD WINE Co. GRENACHE 'STAINED GLASS' CALIFORNIA-$29.99

Both projects are from winemakers that aspire to create outstanding wines without the need for high extraction or heavy manipulation, and have legions of fans that sing their praises. Tan Fruit is the Chardonnay side hustle of Jim Maresh Jr., winemaker and owner of Arterberry Maresh, one of the most important and esteemed (mostly) Pinot Noir producers in Oregon. Enfield is newer to the game, started by winemaker John Lockwood in 2010 on the side of his regular winemaking gigs before committing 100% t it in 2013, but they specialize in small lots of distinctive wines from old, unique and sometimes even forgotten vineyards across California. Both wineries work with the mantra of making soil driven, acid driven wines with lots of brightness to the flavors; when meeting Jim for a recent tasting at our store, he was very fond of saying he likes to harvest the grapes when they are 'al dente'. The Petite Tan Fruit mirrors a Petit Chablis (no surprise) with a fresh flinty aroma of stone fruits and crisp peach, light and refreshingly tangy on the palate with loads of minerally citrus and a hint of nutty almond skin to the finish. The Grenache starts with peppery red fruits and tart raspberry aromas at first, turning riper as it opens up with lots of snappy lip-smacking fruit o the palate, finishing almost citrusy. A great pair to enjoy over this All-American weekend, or you can do just one or the other. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

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