To us, this is the best Ortega on the Island.  

Symphony used to lease all the vines at Starling Lane and they had GREAT Ortega.  Gerry and Sherry Mussio (one of the 3 partner owners of Starling) also planted the same vines at their home acreage.

This shows the difference that terroir can make to a wine.  

To us, home acreage Ortega is softer, mellower, and fuller bodied than the Starling vintage.

I helped harvest in 2018 at Mussio’s but not for the 2019 vintage.

Only available at Symphony vineyard or delivery from them.  $21.00

12.1% alcohol

Clear. Bright and Crisp.

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You don’t need a pic of supper, because we’ve done a pairing with Vancouver Island Scallops before.  

Real Simple: Salt. Pepper Saffron. Butter only. Takes the same amount of time as the couscous.

Tonight was a slight variation with the salad.  B used watermelon.  Extra refreshing.
Twas a great mix of wine and food.