A lighter bodied golden ale made with pinot noir grape juice from Chateau Chantel on Old Mission Peninsula.  A perfume of fruity, vinous aromas gathers at the top of the glass, released by the ample amount of carbonation within.  Strong wine-like flavors present tart, clean and slightly dry qualities that have an astringency similar to the tannins in wine, impacting the entire mouth from top to bottom.  Noble hop additions present wonderful, earthy hop characteristics, complimenting the overall personality and providing a mellow bitterness into the finish.