34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JUNE 15-21, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL What is the difference between good and good? Odd question, but Pelio Estate brings it up. The 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir is floral and peachy on the nose, leaving you bathed in spring breezes. A sip brings the same appeal, but with notions of toasted spice and bruised fruit. The 2021 offers more defined fruit, with hints of banana—an equally welcoming bouquet. On the palate it is almost decadent, without losing its friendly nature. Both are bright and delicate. The distinction is due to the wildfires of 2020, nature’s way of piling on to a pandemic year. Lindsey and Shelby Pelio, owners of Pelio Estate, with a recently opened tasting room in Carmel Valley, only released a Rosé from the 2020 season. They seem to enjoy a little “compare and contrast” from their wines. For instance, the 2018 Lindsey Cuvée—a Pinot Noir that rested 14 months in French Oak— opens with ripe cherries that drift and deepen into a cordial. Yet there’s a bright, cheerful berry on the edges. The Shelby Cuvée—same vintage, same amount of time in French oak—carries a swaggering dark cherry. Impressions of spiced fruit and blooming flowers lend an elegance. Both are impeccably balanced, so they showcase the qualities of terroir—different elevations and soils from the same vineyard. These are accomplished wines from a relatively young label (2016). The tasting room opened in May and is winning fans. It’s a cool space, but the wines are the real attraction. Pelio Estate, 25 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley. 298-7402, pelioestatewines.com. A Noir Day Pelio Estate is a young winery with a new tasting room, but their wines are mature. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DAVE FARIES Indoor and outdoor dInIng and takeout Eat + Drink WOOD FIRED PIZZAS, BURGERS, PASTA, SALADS, SANDWICHES AND MORE 11:30AM MON-FRI, 10AM SAT & SUN melvilletav.com 484 Washington St., Downtown Monterey 831.643.9525 HAPPY HOUR FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS Sun-Thurs 4-6pm WEEKEND BRUNCH WITH BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS Fisherman’s Wharf’s Newest Restaurant Serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Sandwiches Open Daily at 11:30am Great views at the end of the Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375 BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ Indoor dInIng & Take-ouT daIly, 4:30pm 620 Ocean View BlVd. Pacific GrOVe 831-375-2345 • beachhousepg.com lovers poInT Beach cafe Is also offerIng Take-ouT daIly, 9am-4pm Now offeriNg A New Three-Course TAsTiNg MeNu Available sunday-Thursday. $49 per person. Call or go to sardinefactory.com for details, reservations. 701 wave street, Monterey, 831-373-3775 Indoor Dining & Take Out Nightly from 4:30pm – Featuring Signature Tapas, Paella, Seafood & Specials Tapas (Happy) Hour 4:30-6pm Nightly Food Specials, Spanish House Wine, Beer, Seasonal Sangria, and Well Cocktails 700 Munras Ave., Monterey | 831-375-0176 | estebanrestaurant.com OPEN EVERYDAY for DINNER at 4:30pm Offering all your favorites plus wine, cocktails, bottle and draft beers. 763 Wave St., Monterey 831.373.3778 thewhalingstation.com ’22 Best Steak and Martini We’re Open! Come In or Carry Out! Open at 4pm Mon-Thurs • Open at 3pm Fri Open at 12pm Sat.& Sun. 725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey giannispizzamonterey.com 831-649-1500 BEST PIZZA ’08-’22 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 831-373-1851 www.abalonetti.com ’22 OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AND TAKE-OUT Everyday 11:30am-8:30pm Monterey County’s Best Calamari KALI GOLD EXTRACTS Locally grown cannabis, locally extracted shatter • sugar badder • crumble GET YOUR LOCAL GOLD RUSH LIC#: C11-0001324 AVAILABLE AT: Canna Cruz SALINAS 1156 Abbott St Higher Level SEASIDE 1440 Canyon Del Rey Blvd Element 7 MARINA 234 Reservation Rd
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