Stunningly complex, mesmerising and fantastic.
Full of tertiary notes: Figs, hazelnuts, stemmed ginger, dried lemon peel, honey. Loads of caramel, baking spices, vanilla and tonka beans. Quite oxidative almost sherry like. Super bright acidity, wonderful balance and structure, a super lush and creamy finish. — 5 months ago
Dark ruby in color with a purplish hue.
Very fruity on nose with red and black fruits, wood, earth, tobacco and chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, blueberries, plums, tobacco leaf, light oak, milk chocolates and spices.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice and easy drinking Barbera from Piedmont. Fruit forward and tangy.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. The high alcohol is not noticeable at this point.
100% Barbera grapes from 20 year old vines were grown at 1,000 feet of elevation. Aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 9 months ago
As advertised; jammy but unsweet opening, robust mouthfeel with a long bold finish of leathery goodness — 3 months ago
Fruit comes from the Sierra Madre and Peake Ranch vineyards. Medium lemon color with aromas of white flesh fruits and spicy notes. On the palate, flavors of apple and pineapple with slight citrus notes spice and lively acidity. Medium finish ending with fruit and spice. — 2 months ago
Funny label. Aromas are epic. Orange and berry sauce. Hint of apple pumice. A lot of rosehip too. Flavors are lovely and true to type. Citrus meets red zinger. Flowers, stone fruits, and Rainer cherries are in spades. — 2 months ago
J favorite — 9 months ago
Ming L
This could be the best Chard I’ve tasted from the winery.
The nose reveals ripe stone fruit like peach and nectarine, complemented by subtle citrus and fresh herb notes, and touch of vanilla from judicious oak aging. The palate is lush yet focus, buoyed by vibrant acidity. Long satisfying finish. Really showcasing the structural balance of Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay. — 4 days ago