Teroldego is made in many different styles in its traditional northern Italian home, and this California version leans hard into the fleshy full-bodied style while avoiding any sort of unbalanced, overripe or high alcohol character — a real achievement from the Lodi appellation. Aromas and flavors of mixed berries, vanilla, leaf and soft brown spice come through clearly with moderate tannic grip and a long, beautifully integrated finish. Try it with moderate to strong cheeses, or serve with prime rib of beef. A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
Peltier, Lodi (California) Teroldego 2010
By Rich Cook