Vanessa

9.1

We’re very sad this is among the last of Kitá Wines on the market… Yet we’re also very grateful to still have a couple of bottles to sip and savor over time.

Kitá Wines was situated in Santa Ynez Valley AVA, within the broader Santa Barbara County of the Central Coast of California, where conditions can range from cool and foggy to warm and dry, depending on your proximity to the coast.

The winery was founded in 2010 by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians with renowned Winemaker Tara Gomez (a Chumash descendant) at the helm of day-to-day operations. Kitá Wines closed in April of 2022, leaving an indelible mark on the wine industry with a lasting (and award-winning) reputation for impeccable quality and deliciousness.

This wine is the 2014 Kitá Wines “Kalaš” red blend, comprised of 48% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, with 13.5% ABV.

It had a medium garnet hue and vibrant notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, plum, violets, green bell pepper, cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, leather, tobacco, and graphite. — a month ago

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Kaushal Kantawala

9.1

Lots of blueberry and plum — 9 months ago

Doug Craft

9.0

Lovely balance. Soft spice for a Syrah — 2 days ago

Andy@andyberke.com

8.9

Solid. Not the subtlety you want — 5 months ago

Christopher Lynch

9.0

Delicious! — 6 months ago

Amie Murphy

9.2

Consistent, universal appeal, blackberry, red raspberry, slight peppery finish — 2 years ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

My lone madrone drought is over! Great, but still not as good as Bailey ranch. Mild Christmas spice and cherry, juicy! — 2 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.2

Marzipan, vanilla, drawn butter, hazelnuts and poached pear. — 6 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Drank this a little too cold. Not sure where the vineyard is but really came across as a cool climate syrah. Well integrated and silky. — 8 months ago

David Walser

9.3

42% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre is the blend. Always a fan. — 3 years ago