California - Julian area - Menghini Winery

Menghini Winery - Driving along Wynola Road brought back memories of our Hawaii trip only I was doing the driving. We were able to taste all the wines available. We started with the chardonnay. Aged in stainless steel, it would be a good summer sipping wine. We then had the sauvignon blanc, with its hints of green apple, grown on the property, which came in a close second for best overall wine. The syrah was good, but the merlot had a smooth finish and the cabernet rose had a good bite to it. We ended our tasting with the La Nustra Uve (pinot grigio, muscat and sauvignon blanc blend) and the Julian Gold (muscat). The La Nustra Uve won hands-down; it was not a heavy wine and could go with a meal or dessert, although the Gold was not a syrupy as some dessert wines tend to be.