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Blackberry, black plum, black cherry, hibiscus, almond and juniper.

The Girard winery has been a Napa Valley pioneer for over thirty years. Current owner Pat Roney bought the estate ten years ago and continues the tradition of making classic Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet-based wines. But he is also expanding Girard's varietal focus to Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grown on century-old vines that dot the Napa countryside. New vineyard plantings are also underway on both Diamond and Howell Mountains, which border the western and eastern edges of the valley. Roney's career in wine began as a sommelier at Chicago's renowned Pump Room, where he worked during and after college. He returned to his native California, eventually becoming president of Chateau St. Jean, and later president of Kunde, both in Sonoma Valley. Ultimately Roney took his management skills and wine knowledge to the specialty food purveyor Dean & DeLuca, where he helped grow the business from a small presence in New York and Washington to a national enterprise. Pat Roney keeps a low profile, but beyond Girard he has a hand in a plethora of wine ventures.

Beef and boldly seasoned pork roasts, gutsy Mexican dishes and dark turkey meat make good choices to complement the Girard's spice flavors. Try my recipe of Mary's Oh Baby Back Ribs with the wine and you won't be disappointed.

When you visit my restaurant Bottega in Yountville, you can wander over to the Girard tasting room.