Freddy R. Troya

9.9

Sanguis — Lady, Birds & Boy 2019. Central Coast (Santa Ynez Valley), California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A Rhône-inspired white blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Malvasia Bianca that has evolved into a remarkably layered and expressive wine. Time has transformed this already distinctive California white into something profoundly elegant, proving that patience is richly rewarded.

Aromas & Flavors
The youthful citrus has matured into preserved lemon, baked orchard fruit, chamomile, honeycomb, white blossoms, Mediterranean herbs, wet stone, and delicate beeswax. Every swirl uncovers another dimension, with savory nuances and mineral tension carrying through an exceptionally long finish.

Mouthfeel
Silky, mouth-coating, and beautifully integrated. Rich without heaviness, supported by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine energetic and focused. The finish is remarkably long, saline, and continually evolves in the glass.

Food Pairings
A spectacular match for creamy seafood dishes, lobster, scallops, shrimp, grilled fish, herb-infused pasta, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, or aged alpine cheeses.

Verdict
A cerebral California white that showcases what thoughtful cellaring can achieve. Deeply complex, impeccably balanced, and effortlessly elegant, this vintage confirms that Lady, Birds & Boy belongs among California’s truly age-worthy white wines.

🍷 Did You Know?
Made by acclaimed winemaker Matthias Pippig, Lady, Birds & Boy is built around Rhône and Mediterranean white varieties that are rarely seen together in California. Rather than emphasizing fruit alone, the wine is crafted with structure and texture, allowing it to evolve beautifully for years after release.

🍷 Personal Pick
This vintage completely changed my perspective on California white wines. I paired it with creamy lemon torchetti pasta, shrimp, scallops, fresh herbs, and dill, and the combination was nothing short of sensational. What impressed me even more was leaving one-third of the bottle open for over 7 hours. Instead of fading, the wine kept unfolding with greater complexity, precision, and elegance. That experience convinced me this isn’t simply a great bottle. it’s a cellar-worthy wine, and one I’m actively hunting down before it disappears.
— 19 days ago

Jeff Christner

9.4

Outstanding! Lively finish. Well balanced. 12% — a year ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Lovely. Apply. Mineral. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Drank from a magnum.

Delicious after 2 hours of airtime.

93 points — 3 years ago

Mike Smith

9.5

Truly delicious. On lees. — 4 years ago

Ben Christen

9.2

Delicious. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2023 vintage. PNP. Light-medium body. Candied and pretty but I need a string to bring this helium balloon down to earth a tad before it hits the power lines. 2.2.26. — 6 months ago

SuzyQ

9.5

very good — 9 months ago

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Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black fruit, thyme, bell pepper and baking spices. Blackberry on the palate, herbs and earthy finish.

🏅97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅97 Points - Robert Parker — a year ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Milk chocolate cereal milk, black raspberry. Intense. Big body. Big acid. — a year ago

CMack

9.2

Delightful. Paired well with duck and short rib. — 3 years ago

Joe Dunn

9.0

This is the first time having this varietal. It’s super flavorful and bright on the front and mid palate. No finish. But you wouldn’t expect it out of this varietal. Good depth and a touch of funk. They did a great job with this one — 4 years ago

Daniel Ayers

9.0

Solid every day — 4 years ago

Jeffrey Trezek

9.0

Enjoyable, good sipper. Not as bright, drier style than OLG. — 8 months ago

Eric Thomas

9.0

Birthday gift from Austin 2025 in Austin to visit wedding venue — 8 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Crazy good. Drinks like a white burg of serious pedigree. Incredible weight, texture and persistence, ripeness but with balanced acidity and the perfect amount of toasty reduction. Insane value. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits with cedar, licorice, metals, light earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, vanilla, cedar, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs and light black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and somewhat subdued. Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 95 points. Robert Parker 93 points.

Elegant and good by itself or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — a year ago

Laith A

9.7

2018 Kinsman Eades Anjea… admittedly very young and still a little tannic, but unfurled a bit after time in the glass with a great nose and flavors of blackberries, blueberry pie, black cherries.. a hint of iron and herbs in the background! This will only get better with time! Even better the following day!! — 3 years ago

Nicole Ruiz Hudson

8.9

N: really toasty, almonds, lemon, pear
P: brioche, baked ripe red apples, squeeze of lemon and salt. Toasty and leesy. Very tasty and Rich, but finishes crisp on the finish with hints of smoke and salt.
The hubby in particular loved this one.
#sample — 4 years ago

Mark Farrell

9.9

Dark ruby color with a nose of blackberries, cassis, potpourri, a touch of strawberries, leather, vanilla, and an interesting sea air freshness. Full-bodied wine with amazing fruit. The tannins are definitely there, but not so overwhelming as to close the wine and kill the fruit. Finish is long and pleasant at over a minute. This is my type of wine! Celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary with this. Couldn’t have made a better choice. — 5 years ago