A visit to Piano Piano is like a preview of heaven for wine aficionados. Owner and vigneron Marc Scalzo is a passionate man with his hand in a lot of wine barrels, so to speak.  He has worked for Brown Brothers, Giaconda, and John Gehrig Wines and is now chief winemaker at Rutherglen Estates in addition to his Piano Piano project!  After he takes you on an intimate walk through the surprising microclimates of the vineyards he planted, he’ll sit down with you in the kitchen of his house to sample and discuss his wines, and all things wine.  His Piano Piano wines are incredible.  The 2018 Chardonnay is a wonderful study in elegance that offers just enough of all the elements you want from a great Chardonnay.  As for the 2017 Merlot … let’s just say it will make you rethink what Merlot can actually achieve.