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    Fine Living Needs Fine Wine   Your editor says:  We enjoyed this wine with a great zuchinni "tagliatelle."  A good Chianti always works with tangy tomato flavors.   The winemaker says: Ruby red. At the nose Chianti Ruffino features an impact of delicate yet steady floreal notes of violet as it is typical of the Sangiovese wines. The vintage 2010 offers elegant and deep fruity hints of plums which lead towards a lightly spicy finish. Medium-bodied, Chianti Ruffino is characterized by a marvelous freshness that makes Chianti Ruffino a very pleasant and easy to drink wine. Persistent fruity sensations feature a long aftertaste. A young yet [...]

  Your editor says this wine is one of the finest Pinot Noirs he has had.   The winemaker says this wine is a deep garnet with a bright ruby tint. On the nose; aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, rose petals, vanilla, oak spice, cedar and a hint of truffle, while the palate expresses blackberry, cherry, cocoa, toasted marshmallow, raspberry,orange zest, baking spices, and a hint of menthol. The mouthfeel is silky soft on entry with balanced nice acidity and firm tannins, with a long lingering finish.   Click here to order King Estate Pinot Noir 2009 [...]