Rancho Alegre

Bodega Alegre Valgañon

Rioja Blanco Viura Garnacha Blanca 2024

Coconut, Banana, White flowers on the nose. (With air, lots of herbs),A faint touch of the mineral quality that follows through on the finish of the palate. Said palate is less floral and more linear, mineral, especially after some airing in the glass. The bitterness that feels mineral is a nice contrast to perceived fruit, as it adds an interesting aftertaste. Viura, Grenache Blanc, and Tempranillo Blanco. Interesting blend.
I’ve had Tempranillo Blanco as a standalone, but only as of ‘25,in San Sebastián where in one Pintxo bar, it worked quite well with parts of their menu.
This winery is a wife & husband team who, from what I gather, hope to bring some “traditional” Riojan winemaking style to modern production.
I’m looking forward to trying their offerings beyond entry level.
Thanks @Rare Wine Co.
— 6 days ago

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Rancho Sisquoc

Flood Family Vineyards Sisquoc River Red Blend 2020

A very nice red blend

Bought at TJs
— 4 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Rancho Chimiles Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Beautiful Blanc with tropical fruit aroma and flavor. A great aperitif. — 6 years ago

Samsara Wine Co.

Rancho la Viña Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Medium body. Always nice. Possibly Matt's best wine year in, year out. This could use another year to knit. Hoping to taste again down the road. Definitely believe in his abilities and the authenticity of this vineyard. 3.23.26. — 4 days ago

Neil, Ted and 5 others liked this

Native 9

Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Ki Punwar
9.4

Really showing well for a 15 yr old Pinot- cola, rhubarb and blackberry on the nose, full bodied and lush tannins. Quite sweet but balanced — 7 months ago

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Cruse Wine Co.

Rancho Chimiles Vineyard Pétillant Naturel Valdiguié

Refreshing bubbly with hints of berries and watermelon. It’s exactly what you want to be drinking all summer long. — 6 years ago

Elliot Kort
with Elliot
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Loring Wine Company

Rancho La Viña Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

N: dusty. Plummy

P: sour cherry. Cherry. Hint of vinegar. Gorgeous kiss of spice on finish. Lilacs. Rose petal.

Golden state $168 on 12 $14 12 cases.

— a month ago

Pali Wine Co.

Rancho la Vina Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Soft and smokey firepit with razzcherry Sta Rita Hills heat. Smooth and dusty, alluring with ash. Likey likey. Green rhubarb in unbaked pie. Slurp it up. — 7 years ago

Neil, Paul and 4 others liked this