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Cascina Cortese

2014 Santa Ynez Valley Cortese

The Palmina Cascina Cortese from the Santa Ynez Valley is a delightful red wine crafted from the Cortese varietal, showcasing its unique character from this remarkable region. With a lovely medium body, this wine strikes a wonderful balance between vibrant acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, making it both refreshing and inviting on the palate. The tannins are notably firm, contributing to its structure and age-worthiness. This wine exhibits a delightful mashup of juicy red fruit flavors and earthy undertones, perfectly highlighting the terroir of Santa Ynez. Additionally, it is expressed in a dry style, enhancing its food-friendly qualities, making it an excellent choice to accompany a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to hearty pasta. The 2014 vintage further enhances its complexity, allowing wine enthusiasts to savor its development over time.

Tasting notes:


White Peach

White Peach

Pear

Pear

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Seafood Salad, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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