Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.1
Wow, super intense aromas. It reminds me of grape bubblegum candy and blackberry extract. On the palate, all of the synthetic qualities disappear, leaving only a slightly, delicately oaked wine with great acid and clean black berry fruits.
Wow, super intense aromas. It reminds me of grape bubblegum candy and blackberry extract. On the palate, all of the synthetic qualities disappear, leaving only a slightly, delicately oaked wine with great acid and clean black berry fruits.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2014
Very pretty, austere Cali Grenache. Underripe strawberries, nettle.
Very pretty, austere Cali Grenache. Underripe strawberries, nettle.
Apr 2nd, 2013
This still has a HUGE nose for a natural Broc, tart cherries explode out of the glass, with notes of pomegranate and fresh cut grass. Hardly any bricking, with sustained color and still a prominent acidity on the nose, with subtle florals and pepper. The palate is smooth, medium bodied, with hints of Burch and prominent ripe red fruits, with a slight raspberry breath on the finish. Kind of short, but still solid for 10 years old. Surprisingly still lithe for a Broc!
This still has a HUGE nose for a natural Broc, tart cherries explode out of the glass, with notes of pomegranate and fresh cut grass. Hardly any bricking, with sustained color and still a prominent acidity on the nose, with subtle florals and pepper. The palate is smooth, medium bodied, with hints of Burch and prominent ripe red fruits, with a slight raspberry breath on the finish. Kind of short, but still solid for 10 years old. Surprisingly still lithe for a Broc!
Mar 26th, 2023
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
