July in Northern California can only mean one thing—the California State Fair! All of this month’s wines are Gold Medal winners from this year’s State Fair Wine Competition. Give them a try and see if you agree with the judges.

2017 Husch Chenin Blanc: Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile grapes used in making wine. This Double Gold medal winner is in the “off dry” style. Beautiful aromas and flavors of peach, honeydew and orange blossom are lifted by the grapes’ natural acidity and framed by just the slightest kiss of sweetness left in the wine.

2016 Lyeth Sonoma Red Blend: This Gold Medal, Best of Class winner is unmistakably California. Aromas of fresh crushed blackberry, currants and toasted oak are followed by a silky smooth textured wine with well-balanced, fine-grained tannins. Black cherry and hints of milk chocolate dominate this immediately enjoyable wine.

2016 Ryder Rosé of Pinot Noir: The cool breezes coming off the Monterey Bay can almost be tasted in this rosé of pinot noir. Light and refreshing, yet packed with fresh red fruit flavors with a crisp, balanced acidity, this Gold Medal winner is the ideal summer sipper and BBQ wine.

2016 Double Oak Vineyards Chardonnay: This Double Gold Medal winner hails from the Nevada City area in the Sierra Foothills. The high elevation vineyards allow for a long, cool, growing season which develops complex, balanced flavors in the grapes. This is classic California chardonnay with a rich mouthfeel and notes of green apple, Meyer lemon and butterscotch.

Drop by our adult beverage department to find these and other award-winning wines and spirits!