Vanessa

9.1

This is the G.D. Vajra Rosa Bella (2023). It was made from mostly Nebbiolo grapes and, to a lesser extent, Dolcetto and Barera.

It has a beautiful combination of freshness and vivacity with bright red-berried, hibiscus, watermelon rind, and oyster shell characteristics. It’s crisp and delicious with medium alcohol (13.5% ABV) and bright acidity.

The winemaker’s tasting notes refer to a “sapidity” in this wine, which is defined as “a pleasant flavor,” but I have now learned that in winespeak this means a pleasing saline, mineral, and savory quality, which is absolutely evident in this glass. — 3 days ago

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Tim L

9.0

Best of the Nebbiolas but not a surprise from the excellent GD Vajdra Winery — 3 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.2

Kye is like the value option to GD Vajra Barolo. Freisa and Nebbiolo are cousins, but I’d argue distant cousins. This is chunkier, with equal power but darker - less the bright red fruit.

It’s complex with dark cherries and dried strawberries. — 4 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.0

The ‘19 is 53% Dolcetto, 44% Barbera, and just 3% Nebbiolo. If you like GD Vajra’s Rosso efforts like me, you will love this wine. Blue fruits and fresh berries abound, you can taste the Dolcetto and Barbera. Probably less Nebbiolo than Vajra to keep things more appealing for American palates? Just a guess… count me in the minority Nebbiolo+ camp. Still, plenty of brightness, low-ish ABV, no faults, and completely gluggable… this is a fun and tasty red. Thank goodness this is possible from plantings in Cali. Drink chilled. — 3 years ago

Timur Sherif

9.2

The joys of GD Vajra in RVA. Beautiful body with lush red currants and roses. — 8 years ago