First Peay from the WS portfolio and truly enjoyable. Sweet rhubarb and cherry with earthy spices. First of a 2008 pairing from top wineries, and I think it bested the Calera. — 3 years ago
Good inexpensive chardonnay, similar to calera. — 3 years ago
Interesting contrast to the Calera. Also heavy lemon but more butterscotch on the palette. — 4 years ago
Couldn't find entry, logging Stella Sonoma Coast Pinot 2017 here: 225 and Calera clones. Elevated acidity, med tannins. Cola nuts, faint herbs, red plums, blackberry, med+/elevated concentration, overripe strawberry, black tea bag, lavender, tomato, stony characters. ~13% abv. 2017 was super hot in Sonoma, >100 degree heat spikes in June-July cause vines to shut down, rapid ripening more akin to Oregon of erratic growing season (whereas usually California boasts of constant long growing season). Gravel loam soil. 10-40% whole cluster, hand punchdowns, stem inclusion. Foot treaded. WC raises pH as high acid -> more stem inclusion to balance the pH. Failla picks on pH at ~23-24 Brix which would be a bit too high. — a day ago
Pale ruby color. Expressive nose of rose petals, potpourri, leather, cherries, spices, and herbs from stem inclusion. Beautiful balance evident on the palate which cranberry and bitter cherry accompanied by dusty tannins and only 12.5% ABV. Made from a lot planted to Calera and Mt. Eden cloneswith 90% whole cluster inclusion. $80. — 3 years ago
Minerals, bright lemon, great acidity, some salt. — 20 days ago
このヴィンテージは美味い! — 4 years ago
Pat Taylor
The namesake of my brother, this was my first sampling of the Ryan Vineyard. It was outstanding! Through August, this is easily in my top 3 bottles so far this year! — 7 days ago