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 months ago
Little funk, super delish — 7 years ago
Smooth taste with a smooth finish light berries and plums — 8 years ago
One of the best California Pinots I’ve had. Red fruit, tobacco, and pepper, oaky and savory with spot-on body and balance. Excellent value at Costco — 4 months ago
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.
— 7 months ago
Thanks @Charles (Chad) Bucklin and @Rare Wine Co. — 6 years ago
Very nice red. Peppery yet oddly smooth — 9 years ago
American cherry. Bought at JAL Mall for ¥9,900. — 6 months ago
A very nice red blend
Bought at TJs — 5 years ago
Beautiful Blanc with tropical fruit aroma and flavor. A great aperitif. — 7 years ago
Perfect. Did not require food to make it delicious. Not a big flavour profile, but super clean, great finish, excellent balance. — 9 years ago
Charlie C
Fresh strawberries, watermelon, lavender. Juicy and refreshing. Another reviewer joked that they wished this was on tap at their house, and I agree. — 16 days ago