Wise Villa Winery
Wise Villa Winery produces wines from California grapes that have earned recognition from Wine Enthusiast. The winery's portfolio centers on distinctive varietals: a Tannat that rates 93.0 in prestige assessment, a Touriga Nacional at 91.0, and Midnight Delight Muscat-Chardonnay, a white blend also rated 91.0. Tannat, a dark-skinned grape from the Pyrenees with structure and grip, and Touriga Nacional, Portugal's signature red varietal known for depth and spice, represent less common choices in California production. The Muscat-Chardonnay pairing—aromatic Muscat Blanc softened by Chardonnay's body—offers a different expression. These selections suggest a winery oriented toward varietals beyond the mainstream California canon, exploring the character these grapes bring to the region's terroir.
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Wine Enthusiast