David Peifer

9.0

Opened tonight with a charcuterie board. It was the PERRfect pairing Sauv-Sweet. — 6 months ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Next up was their insanely dark Rose from the Split Rock Ranch in Mendocino County made up of 100% Grenache and fermented in neutral French oak barrels.

Deep magenta pink, almost a ruby red in appearance. Lush nose with notes of pomegranate, strawberries, under-ripe cherries and granite. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium plus body. A touch of sweetness on the palate with some iron, cherries, and watermelon. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2021.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $30.00. — 7 years ago

with India

Michael Meyer

9.2

Completing the troika of Cali Bdx blends, this was still a bit primary, with bold tannins and a brash mineral/graphite component that needs a bit more bottle age to tame. Should be awesome in the 2020's. — 8 years ago

David Peifer

9.5

So delicious — 2 years ago

David Peifer

10

2015 vintage. Pure deliciousness. I LOVE this wine. Possibly the best Grenache I have EVER had. Kudos to the wine maker!!! — 4 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Last white wine was their Towne Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc which comes from Calistoga.

Clear lemon yellow with a slight greenish hue. Lots of white peaches, some apricot, honeysuckle and gravel on the nose. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and light plus body. Fresh palate with a touch of sweetness and lots of stone fruits and a slightly creamy mouthfeel. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2022.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $28.00. — 7 years ago

with India

Juha Loponen

9.1

Upea herukkainen, savuinen ja musteinen maku. Tanniinit yllättävän kevyet, mutta antoivat mukavasti ryhtiä. Tarjottu Joulupöydässä poronpaistin kera. — 9 years ago

David Peifer

9.0

2017. Some dark fruit, oaky and earthy, refined, smooth, crisp and light. — 3 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Last wine was their Mount Veeder Merlot.

Deep ruby red. Lush nose with cinnamon, violets, dark berries, jasmine and a little bit of bramble too. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and a medium plus body. A bit earthy on the palate with some dark plums, blackberries and sweet spices. Dry medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024. (91+)

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $50.00. — 7 years ago

with India

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

First time we are trying wines from Ultima Tulie. This Rosé blend is made up of Petite Sirah, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

We have never seen a Rosé this dark, maybe only the Troika Rosé. Deep magenta pink, almost red. Bright on the nose with lots of red fruits, watermelon, roses, raspberries and seems like even a touch of citrus. Bright acidity (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Well integrated on the palate with strawberries, watermelon, and strawberry creme with the body building up near the end. Long and lingering finish with good acidity. Drink till 2022. Sample provided by winery. — 7 years ago

with Sean and India