Emme Tell Your Sister I Say Hi Colombard

From Emme Wines (winemaker Rosalind Reynolds) in Redwood Valley, California, this wine features 100% Colombard for the 2023 vintage — a return to varietal purity after previous blends. It’s fermented with minimal intervention, showcasing Rhône-style skin contact and organic farming practices.

Tasting Notes
Pale straw-gold in the glass with a green-tinged rim. On the nose you’ll pick up green apple, melon, and tangerine peel, layered with floral whispers and a touch of white tea. The palate is crisp and textural: bright acidity meets subtle phenolic grip from skin contact, delivering flavors of white peach, lemon zest, and a light saline minerality that carries into a clean, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Perfect with a citrus-and-herb marinated shrimp salad — the wine’s brisk acidity and texture clean the palate and highlight seafood freshness. For a fun twist, serve it alongside grilled halloumi and zucchini ribbons with mint and lemon — the wine’s fruit and zest play beautifully with the grill’s char and the herbs’ brightness.