An established presence in the California entertainment sphere, Kelli Gillam provides a range of services related to accounting and taxes. Kelli Gillam has also owned and operated Terranova Fine Wines in Monterey, California, and featured bottles from respected local wine makers at her shop.
As featured in Wine Enthusiast, even the most obscure types of European wine find a home in California’s diverse vineyards and appellations. An example is the 2021 Estate Grown Albariño from Mettler Family Vineyards in Lodi. Priced at $20, the mid-range bottle is described as full-bodied and slightly fruity. With a “lightly grippy” and velvety texture, the vintage pairs ideally with cheese and tapas.
Another exceptional Old World vintage is the $24 Navarro 2020 Estate Bottled Dry Gewurztraminer from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. This 60/40 blend takes 40 percent from Navarro’s North Hill field, which has been in operation for two decades and was replanted 5 years ago. The remainder of the bottle is sourced from the neighboring Valley Foothills Vineyard. The result is a crisp, Gold Medal-winning blend characterized by citrus-tropical flavors, floral aromas, and a dry finish that extends after the last sip.
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An established presence in the California entertainment sphere, Kelli Gillam provides a range of
services related to accounting and taxes. Kelli Gillam has also owned and operated Terranova
Fine Wines in Monterey, California, and featured bottles from respected local wine makers at her
shop.
3. As featured in Wine Enthusiast, even the most obscure types of European wine find a home in
California’s diverse vineyards and appellations. An example is the 2021 Estate Grown Albariño
from Mettler Family Vineyards in Lodi. Priced at $20, the mid-range bottle is described as full-
bodied and slightly fruity. With a “lightly grippy” and velvety texture, the vintage pairs ideally
with cheese and tapas.
4. Another exceptional Old World vintage is the $24 Navarro 2020 Estate Bottled Dry
Gewurztraminer from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. This 60/40 blend takes 40 percent from
Navarro’s North Hill field, which has been in operation for two decades and was replanted 5
years ago. The remainder of the bottle is sourced from the neighboring Valley Foothills Vineyard.
The result is a crisp, Gold Medal-winning blend characterized by citrus-tropical flavors, floral
aromas, and a dry finish that extends after the last sip.
