The inaugural Sparkling Wine from Integrity is light apricot in color with an attack of fine beading. On the nose are soft aromatics of white cherry, white raspberry, marzipan, and lychee – it almost smells like how a freshly baked apricot tart might smell (which is so lovey). The delicacy from the nose echoes with a lightly viscous front mouthfeel that precedes a high-toned and acid driven texture. The acidity is energetic and lightly saline in a refreshing way that is undeniably California. This sparkling wine is bottled California that evokes feelings of bright sunshine, fresh picked fruits, and the welcome of spring days.

Fresh, succulent lemon blossom, juicy fruit gum, and light wood essence. Its flavors are of lime and yellow grapefruit with crisp acidity. Light minerality on the finish that ends quite dry.  Great as an aperitif before a meal, or pair with fresh oysters, fresh crab, Hamachi Crudo, salads with vinegar dressings, scallops with citrus cream sauces.

In the glass the Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay is medium golden apple in color with an inviting vibrancy. The nose throws aromatics of cinnamon sticks, apple crumble, light guava and bananas foster. Structurally, the acid is light and inviting upfront, and fades to an easy softness on the finish. While the wine has incredible staying power, it is worth noting a lovely appearance of pineapple upside down cake, toffee, and caramel with a little time in glass and bottle. For food pairings I would suggest chicken satay, Provencal French beans, or chicken piccata. Drink now – 2026.

The 2020 Rosé from Integrity is pale apricot in color with a delicate nose of pollen, desiccated apricots, and white raspberries. On the palate there is a slight texture in the form of grippy Himalayan sea salt that carries along notes of quince and caramel to the finish. Structurally, the wine has a bright upfront silky acidity that softens with time in bottle and glass – the acidity fades to the light caramel notes in a linear manner. For food pairings I might consider something adjacent to grilled scallops and peaches, but I also think this would pair extremely well with lightly spicy street food such as Elotes or tacos. Drink now – 2022/3.

The 2019 Late Harvest Riesling is straw in color with a brilliant translucent rim. Medium-bodied and semi-sweet without feeling weighty, with aromas of candied citrus, fresh jasmine, hints of lychee and quince, with flavors of ripe apricot, orange blossom honey, essence of ginger and rosemary. This wine has balanced acidity.