La Croix de Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2012 Producer_Graham's Food pairings: Pasta and rice

Food pairings: Pasta and rice dishes with black truffle

medium-bodied Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a staple for any wine lover and pairs well with smokey cheeses

It goes great with chalky cheeses too

As for the entree

A true compliment of the winery’s ability to combine power with grace

La Croix de Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2012 Producer_Graham's Food pairings: Pasta and rice92 Points, James Suckling James Suckling: "A solid second wine with black licorice and blackberry and mineral character. Sliced Chinese mushrooms. Full body, firm tannins and a soft and sexy texture." Wine Spectator: "Bright cherry, blackberry and plum fruit is laced with violet, bay leaf and juniper notes, all carried by energetic, brambly structure through the finish." Wine Enthusiast: "Effectively a wine with its own dedicated portion of the Ducru