From the Wente Family Estates, this label pays homage to the Hayes, a family of Californian ranchers. This wine is made from Chardonnay grown in sustainable vineyards in Monterey and Livermore. And, like it's red companion, the Hayes Ranch Cabernet, this Chardonnay will please a crowd.
Tropical fruits and spiced nuts, creamy caramel and orangeblossom aromas roll into similar flavours - pineapple, spiced caramel, vanilla and some toasted oak. It has a nice weight and suitably fresh palate for sipping solo or pairing with buttery cornbread.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - April 6th, 2011

From the Wente Family Estates, this label pays homage to the Hayes, a family of Californian ranchers.
This approachable and easy-drinking Cabernet also contains 14% Tempranillo and 11% Merlot.
There are appealing aromas of cassis and plums, vanilla, mocha and leather followed by a smooth and fresh palate of black currents, plums, spiced cocoa and finally espresso, that lingers across the finish.
Great all around crowd pleaser.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - April 6th, 2011