MORETTI WINES 

"Honeysuckle blossoms meet with lemon balm and crisp Pink Lady apple on the nose of this bottling, which includes 5% Sauvignon Blanc. There’s a tight grip to the sip, where makrut lime, lemongrass and crisp Asian pear flavors cling to a waxy texture." - Matt Kettman, 93WE

"Honeyed peaches, exotic flowers, and minty, incense notes all emerge from the 2023 Con Fusione, an exotic, perfumed, beautifully balanced Malvasia (there’s 5% Sauvignon Blanc). Drink bottles over the coming year or so." Jeb Dunnuck

Paul Lato’s Spring contribution to our house label is another stellar example of his ability to merge Old World sophistication with New World craft. This Syrah-dominant blend includes splashes of Grenache and Mourvèdre, but it’s the dollop of Pinot Noir (yes, Pinot!) that highlights the Grenache and builds this GSM into a softer, prettier and more silky wine than we normally see come through our room. Sourced from Paul’s favorite Santa Barbara County vineyards – Bien Nacido and Larner – this showstopper will be your new favorite blend. Drink now through 2030.

"The 2022 Pinot Noir showed nicely, with a charming, forward, nicely balanced style. Ripe red fruits (cherries, raspberries), spice, and floral notes all make an appearance in the glass, and it's medium-bodied, has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's a beautiful effort. The 2022 comes from a mix of sites in the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley and was all destemmed and aged in 10% new French oak."Jeb Dunnuck, 92JD

Another site for sore eyes, the Moretti ‘Rosso Mio’ is back! Steve and Antonio’s idea for a field blend that best represents the vintage this year enters a new chapter with the merging of east and west varietals to form our first Super-Tuscan! A mix of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Syrah and equal parts Grenache and Mourvèdre is the perfect balance of rustic red with ripe, lush Santa Ynez Valley fruit.  This wine is tasting wonderful right now, but has the acidity to easily lay down for a decade. Drink now through 2033.

"Crafted by legendary Cal-Ital pioneer Steve Clifton, this is a vibrant expression of a grape that’s often treated in dull ways. Aromas of lime pith, pomelo flesh and green grass lead from the nose into a tightly wound, chalky palate layered in citrus peel, damp earth and Irish moss." -Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, 91WE

The Bianchetto is back! A favorite in the room (and our palates), the Bianchetto has always been a field blend of sorts, allowing winemaker Steve Clifton to mix some of his favorite Italian varietals from the vintage into a perfect everyday drinking white wine. Earlier this spring, we barrel tasted with Steve through a long list of white wines and found three that stood out together: Pinot Grigio, Vermentino and Malvasia Bianca.  The Pinot Grigio’s fresh, Alsatian nose, coupled with the Malvasia’s floral aromatics and Vermentino’s sharp acidity make this another magical Fall sipper. Drink now through 2029. 

Mama mia - this is the wine you've always wanted! Made from grapes high in the high hills of Valdobbiadene, considered the best growing zone for Prosecco due to low yields, the wine aunleashes a special frangrance of green apple, wisteria and a hint of rose.  The mellow and harmonious taste makes it perfect as an aperitif.  Remember - this is one of the few DOCG proseccos to be found on the west coast, which is why you'll find it in many of the valley's best restaurants.