David Akiyoshi

Reserve La Strada California Red Blend

8.86 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Paul Weil

This vintage is slightly different in composition from that of the prior, but still retaining the formula; essentially this is a SuperTuscan with Zinfandel rather than Sangiovese as the “base varietal”. As such, it has CX a splash of residual sugar paired with a rich, gravelly mouthfeel. It is a decent enough cocktail wine, but I sense that it would really shine paired with spicy Asian cuisine.

This vintage is slightly different in composition from that of the prior, but still retaining the formula; essentially this is a SuperTuscan with Zinfandel rather than Sangiovese as the “base varietal”. As such, it has CX a splash of residual sugar paired with a rich, gravelly mouthfeel. It is a decent enough cocktail wine, but I sense that it would really shine paired with spicy Asian cuisine.

Nov 4th, 2019
Paul Weil

Another amazing blend from Mr Akiyoshi, this is one which should be saved for cocktail time. It is on the thicker side of medium bodied, with balanced acidity and lots of red currant and cherry fruit.

Another amazing blend from Mr Akiyoshi, this is one which should be saved for cocktail time. It is on the thicker side of medium bodied, with balanced acidity and lots of red currant and cherry fruit.

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2018
Douglas Van Dyk

This wine fit well with my brown pasta sauce. Paul Weiss’ description is spot on. David Akiyoshi is a wonderful winemaker. Excellent value at $22.00.

This wine fit well with my brown pasta sauce. Paul Weiss’ description is spot on. David Akiyoshi is a wonderful winemaker. Excellent value at $22.00.

Mar 22nd, 2020
Will Kivinski

Will had this 4 years ago

Will had this 4 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2019
Corey Pelland

Corey had this 5 years ago

Corey had this 5 years ago

Jun 21st, 2019
Paul Palaganas

Paul had this 5 years ago

Paul had this 5 years ago

Nov 27th, 2018