BRIEF: “Born in 1888, Guenoc (GWEN-NOK) wines are inspired by a sense of place and guided by our independent spirit. With each vintage, we endeavor to create premium crafted wines of pure varietal character, made our way in the far reaches of the west. Distinctly California, our wines highlight the fruit from our favorite vineyards in the Golden State. Our Chardonnay is crafted to express balanced notes of apricot, pear, peach and vanilla. For the explorers at heart, pair this wine with a creamy wild mushroom risotto.” SOOT’S TAKE: There wasn’t a mushroom risotto but it paired well with my lunch of spaghetti aglio olio and it made for easy drinking apart from comestibles.