La Clarine Farm

Circles Don’t Fly They Float Sierra Foothills Albariño Marsanne

9.325 ratings
9.38 pro ratings
Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Albariño, Marsanne
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

This really grew on me over the course of the bottle. Reminded me a bit of a Gueuze. Some pet nats fail to hit the proper level of carbonation, but this was dead on. Totally dry with refreshing acidity.

This really grew on me over the course of the bottle. Reminded me a bit of a Gueuze. Some pet nats fail to hit the proper level of carbonation, but this was dead on. Totally dry with refreshing acidity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2017
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

9.6

Smells like grilled pineapple and tastes biting into a fresh, sparkling Asian pear. Begs for oysters and sunshine. It is stunning but approachable, absolutely charming. A gem.

Smells like grilled pineapple and tastes biting into a fresh, sparkling Asian pear. Begs for oysters and sunshine. It is stunning but approachable, absolutely charming. A gem.

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2016
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

9 points just for the name and the kickass blend. and, oh yeah, a great bottle to drink too.

9 points just for the name and the kickass blend. and, oh yeah, a great bottle to drink too.

May 29th, 2017
Jameson Fink

Host Wine Without Worry podcast

9.2

Super fun and fizzy. With a hint of intrigue. #petnat #albariño

Super fun and fizzy. With a hint of intrigue. #petnat #albariño

Dec 29th, 2016
Megan Long

Smells like a freshly opened can of Dole pineapple crossed with a Creamsicle. Juicy pear on the palate and a touch of orange rind. Two goat hooves up!

Smells like a freshly opened can of Dole pineapple crossed with a Creamsicle. Juicy pear on the palate and a touch of orange rind. Two goat hooves up!

Nov 19th, 2016
Ryan Frank

2015 vintage - sweet/sour pear, lemon, and some slightly funky spice notes. Maybe a bit of orange/tangerine. Altogether superb.

2015 vintage - sweet/sour pear, lemon, and some slightly funky spice notes. Maybe a bit of orange/tangerine. Altogether superb.

Mar 17th, 2017
Toni Zablocki

Pineapples and yeast

Pineapples and yeast

Jan 20th, 2017
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

Richly fruity and floral with refreshing bubbles and funky yeastiness.

Richly fruity and floral with refreshing bubbles and funky yeastiness.

Dec 29th, 2016
Adam Wills

8hr road trip. Literally about to chug this.

8hr road trip. Literally about to chug this.

Nov 25th, 2016
Adam Coy

Special wine, pineapple and pear with a hint of brioche.

Special wine, pineapple and pear with a hint of brioche.

Oct 8th, 2016