SUMMER UNCORKED: OUR FAVORITE WINES TO MATCH THE SEASON
CURATED BY TWP REP, KEITH GAUVIN
Summer has arrived, and with it come the first signs of the season—ramps, spring peas, and fresh garlic are making their way onto menus, and I couldn’t be more excited. To celebrate, I’ve curated a list of wines I personally love to pair with these bright summer flavors.
Denison 2021 Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills
Husband-and-wife duo Tim and Denise are the entire Denison team, producing just 1,000 cases annually. Their work is a beautiful example of what small, hands-on winemaking can achieve. The Eola Springs Chardonnay is a true rarity, with only 70 cases made.
“The 2021 Chardonnay Eola Springs Vineyard mixes honeyed florals with crushed stone minerality and fresh green apples to form its inviting bouquet. Round and softly textured, this boasts pretty green melon and nectarine fruits…” — Antonio Galloni
Band of Vintners 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
This debut vintage of Band of Vintners Sauvignon Blanc is off to an impressive start. Winemaker Evyn Cameron sourced the fruit entirely from Oakville and crafted a stunning, refreshing wine. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral French oak, it delivers a crisp, floral profile with mouthwatering acidity and elegance.
Breaking Bread 2022 Dolcetto, Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
This vineyard is farmed and owned by our friend and mentor Ray Teldeschi, whose family hails from Italy’s Piedmont region. Over 20 years ago, Ray planted Dolcetto as a tribute to his heritage—and we’re so glad he did. This wine is a perfect food companion: medium-bodied with balanced tannins and the signature acidity Dolcetto is known for. It’s my go-to BBQ wine—especially with a slight chill.
Scribe 2023 Pinot Noir, Carneros
We’re thrilled to welcome Scribe to our growing winery lineup. Founded by fourth-generation California farmers Andrew and Adam Mariani, Scribe is often called an artisanal winery—but the team sees it more simply: a farm with wine grapes as the main crop.
The 2023 Carneros Pinot Noir is a vibrant, fruit-forward expression of the region. Made with nearly 30-year-old heritage clone Pinot Noir (Martini), it offers notes of alpine strawberry, almond blossom, and coriander. The wine is fermented with native yeast—about 30% whole cluster—in steel and concrete, then aged for 7 months in neutral oak with minimal intervention. It’s been part of Scribe’s lineup since their first vintage in 2007 and remains a favorite among early fans of the winery.