2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano polished and regal shape as

polished and regal shape as tannins frame up a core of ripe black fruit

The Vignes de Mon Village is certainly an intriguing wine

Tasted at the domaine

fruit blossoms

A red wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and a touch of Négrette

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano polished and regal shape asAs a restaurant buyer and wine lover Patrick Cappiello was always frustrated by the lack of affordable, honest wines from California. Monte Rio, his project with Cali wine giant Pax Mahle, is looking to address that. This unusual white blend is made from organically farmed grapes, fermented in neutral vessels to give a bright wine with a refreshing amount of acidity and some food friendly texture.