Artiste Winery

Malagueña Zinfandel Petit Verdot

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, with a strong and complex nose.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This Zinfandel based blend from Santa Barbara County is drinking beautifully now, and drinking at its peak. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and complex.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and feels like an Orin Swift red blend.

I had it 5 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now.

Elegant and good by itself as a sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my steak.

A blend of 77% Zinfandel and 23% Petit Verdot. Bottled in 2019.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

Andrew, Dave and 3 others liked this

Artiste Winery

Balcon Verte Santa Ynez Valley Petit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Dana Wagner

9.3

Big, rich, deep wine. Not for the faint of heart. — 5 years ago

Artiste Winery

Rafael Santa Barbara County Malbec Blend

Jeff Orlowski

9.0

Pencil shavings on nose. Full body. Dry, peppery, dark red fruit, anise. — 6 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Joe, Eric and 4 others liked this

Artiste Winery

Contemplation Pinot Noir Blend

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale reddish in color with a wide rim.

Fruity nose of red currants, raspberries, strawberries, light earth, herbs, milk chocolates and light black pepper.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, spices, light oak, herbs, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very unique Pinot Noir based blend from Santa Barbara County in California. Smooth and elegant. Fruit forward and easy drinking.

I had it 5 years ago, and it is drinking better now.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Pinot Noir, 24% Syrah and 6% Chardonnay. Bottled in 2019.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$38. — 9 months ago