About these wines: Argaux and Amlière Imports have been built on the idea of making good wine, made by good people, easy and accessible for everyone. Défi is a project that developed after years of establishing relationships with winemakers who have the same sense of purpose. Wine should be thoughtfully crafted by people who care about the vineyards, take pride in the process of making wine and create something that is delicious and unique to its home. Our team worked with a few of our trusted winemakers in Sonoma to create Défi, a word that means challenge and a label that gives you a taste of California, made by people who welcome hard work and the challenge of making noteworthy wine. Enjoy!
2016 Défi Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
AVA: Sonoma County
Farming: Organic
Tasting Notes: This wine is a clear, pale yellow color. On the nose, this wine has aromas of pineapple, ripe citrus fruit, and white peach. On the palate this wine has flavors of ripe citrus, lime peel, honeysuckle, and white flower. This wine tastes like biting into a fresh honey crisp apple. This wine has wonderfully balanced acidity, and leaves a long lasting finish.
Food Pairing: Fried Chicken Sandwich, Charcuterie, Lemon Ricotta Pasta.
2019 Défi Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
AVA: Sonoma County
Farming: Organic
Tasting Notes: This wine is clear, pale garnet in color. On the nose, this wine has aromas of ripe red fruit, strawberries, and baking spices. On the palate this wine has flavors of bing cherries, ripe strawberries, rhubarb, and toasted vanilla. This wine tastes like a razzle-berry pie in a glass. This wine has wonderfully balanced acidity, and leaves a nice long finish.
Food Pairing: Bahn Mi, Ahi Tuna Poke, Mushroom Risotto.
2017 Défi Cabernet
Grape: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Petit Verdot
AVA: Mendocino County
Farming: Sustainable
Tasting Notes: This wine is clear, dark ruby in color. On the nose, this wine has aromas of blackberries, cardamom, tomato plant, and bell pepper. On the palate, this wine has flavors of black fruits, clove, cinnamon, tart cherries, and cigar box. This wine is high in tannin, and has great structure and acidity.
Food Pairing: Classic Burger, Flank Steak, Roasted Vegetables.
