"We like elegant, structured wines rather than those big blockbusters, wines that are intriguing rather than overwhelming."

As Cheryl says, We like wines that are pretty. Both Ric and Cheryl find the pure, mineral and fruit essences of Chablis-style Chardonnay almost impossible to resist, and love the almost exotic perfume Pinot Noir possesses when it's not been made, as Ric would say, Overeagerly. In this and every vintage, the goal is to make wines that are ethereal in lightness but heavy in intrigue.

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Rossi-Wallace Napa Valley Chardonnay:

The grapes for the Rossi-Wallace Chardonnay are sourced from Rutherford's Star Vineyard, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Because winemaker Ric Forman has always preferred lean, bright wines that aren't weighted down by too much alcohol, he harvests his Chardonnay grapes a little earlier than most - when the fruit is perfectly, rather than overly, ripe - and ferments them in specially designed stainless steel barrels. To preserve the fresh fruit and mineral flavors, the wines do not undergo malolactic fermentation and age in stainless steel rather than oak. The wines are left on the lees for six months, which adds richness and depth without compromising the fruit. The 2007 Rossi-Wallace Chardonnay possesses a dancer's lithe delicacy. Softly apple-scented and filled with flavors of minerals and lemon zest, this Chablis-like wine is a stunning blend of purity and grace. Price: $20/bottle Production: 6 barrels (150 cases) Chardonnay in its' purest form. Bright and refreshingly crisp, yet intriguingly complex. We are sold out of our '08 Chardonnay . . . . sorry!

Rossi-Wallace Napa Valley Pinot Noir:

As the last hot days of summer carry over into autumn, you will find winemaker Ric Forman delicately balancing on the rims of ¾-ton bins of Pinot Noir grapes as he gently hand-punches the fragile fruit. Because Ric believes it is essential when it comes to crafting wine from this thin-skinned grape, all of the Antinori Vineyard grapes for the Rossi-Wallace Pinot Noir are hand-harvested and hand-punched. In fact, treading softly could be Ric's motto when it comes to Pinot Noir; even with oak, he embraces a light touch. Rather than stocking his cellar with 100-percent new oak with a super heavy toast, he uses the thick-staved oak barrels of Burgundy, which impart a softly spicy Burgundian character to the wine. Only 30-percent of the oak is new. Once in barrel, the wines undergo full malolactic fermentation, which adds life and dimension and helps tone down the new wood. The wines are aged sur lie for six months and racked only once. Aside from routinely stirring the lees, Ric remains as hands-off as possible, allowing the wines to develop in the barrels without his overt influence. The resulting 2008 Rossi-Wallace Pinot Noir is remarkably bright with sappy, wild cherry and earth aromas and flavors upon release. But don't misinterpret the youthful charm of this wine. It also has the structure and verve for interesting development over the years. Price: $28/bottle Production: 12 barrels (295 cases) Delicately perfumed. Richly flavored. Comfort Pinot.

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