If you could bottle The Beach Boys musical sound, it would taste exactly like La Crema's Monterey Pinot Noir. The rolling vineyards of Monterey are cooled by brisk breezes from the ocean, creating a windswept and wild setting. However, the wines are the complete opposite: restrained and full of finesse. La Crema pick the grapes at night when things are nice and crisp, capturing all the pomegranate, cranberry, plum, raspberry, wild strawberry, rhubarb, blood orange, tarragon and wild mushroom notes. The wine is then matured in French oak for nine months, imparting toasty barrel spices and softening the crunchy acidity. The result is a fresh midweek red that will go with almost anything you care to serve it alongside. Established in 1979, this family-owned and operated winery has, over the last 40 years, become the cream of the crop. Fittingly called La Crema, they focus on cool-climate appellations and creating elegant, easy-drinking wines. Hailing from California, it's hard not to draw comparison with The Beach Boys, La Crema has that same polished classic charm coupled with a breezy sense of fun.£3.53 per 100.00ml