Celebrate More October 2024

FEATURED AUTUMN WINES

750 ML BOTTLES

ARROYO SECO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 Rated 90 Points by Jeb Dunnuck Coming from a cooler climate AVA east of Soledad (in Monterey County), the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is light gold-hued and offers beautiful peach and honeyed lemon fruit and medium-bodied richness on the palate. It's fruit-forward, textured, nicely balanced, and has a clean finish, making it about as gulpable as they come. $19.98 $24.99 SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS CHARDONNAY 2023 The 2023 Luli Chardonnay exudes freshness. This wine is made with 100% native fermentation in neutral barrels to best capture the site's complexity and the vineyard's character. The inviting bouquet consists of freshly peeled Meyer lemon, ripe pear, and crushed stone. Subtle notes of peach and flint are expressed as the wine swirls. The old Chardonnay vines farmed for Luli yield tiny berries with great voluminous texture. These low yields combine with the cold and foggy days of the Santa Lucia Hillsides to retain the brilliant acidity. $21.98 $27.99 SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS SYRAH 2023 Sporting richly hued shades of dark ruby and near purple, each swirl in the glass brings new life to this savory and spicy offering, with notes of freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate, new leather, and spiced plum filling setting the stage. As this deliciously pure Syrah coats the palate, waves of blackberry crumble, red cherry, and black pepper pair with hints of dried herbs de Provence and subtle meaty undertones to create a complex mélange of flavors. Approachable to its core, this wine possesses structured tannin and remarkable acidity, suggesting it will continue to age for years. $21.98 $27.99 SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS PINOT NOIR 2021 Rated 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast Sumptuous, expressive, and undeniably pure, the 2021 Luli Pinot Noir is a refreshing and delicious expression of this world-class California appellation. A vibrant and youthful medium ruby hue splashes into the glass, releasing notes of strawberry compote, fresh rhubarb, sandalwood, and baking spice. Becoming more expressive with each swirl in the glass, this wine awakens the palate with the first sip. Distinctly spicy initially, subtle hints of sage and dried herbs give way to generous and focused black cherry and raspberry crumble flavors. The finish is no less remarkable, as soft, delicate tannin gives way to bright acidity, suggesting this wine will only improve with time. $24.98 $31.99 ColonialWineShop.com | OCTOBER 2024 | 17