2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano The palate is medium-bodied with

The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin on the entry

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

from equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

It uses the younger vines of the estate

Tasted at the domaine

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano The palate is medium-bodied withAs 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.