Forlorn Hope
Amerikanischen Kobold Kick-On Ranch Los Alamos Riesling
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USARiesling
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Aug 8th, 2021
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USASanta Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
A lot of "new plastic pool toy" in the nose, followed by lime, spice and white flowers. Palate is dense and complex. Very mineral driven with that pool toy petrol leading into overripe lemon, spiced wild honey and river stones. Very pretty Riesling.
A lot of "new plastic pool toy" in the nose, followed by lime, spice and white flowers. Palate is dense and complex. Very mineral driven with that pool toy petrol leading into overripe lemon, spiced wild honey and river stones. Very pretty Riesling.
Feb 13th, 2021From the Kick On Ranch vineyard in Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County (a proposed AVA between Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley). Apparently this vineyard is located ten miles east of the Pacific Ocean and constant winds have created a unique series of sand dunes in which these Riesling vines are planted. Brilliant pale yellow. Intensely mineral Riesling nose, with a hint of flowers, much like a Saar Riesling. Delicate and crunchy with impressive purity of fruit and high mouth-watering acidity. Long finish. Low alcohol 10,21%. In a blind tasting would have taken this for German. Impressive.
From the Kick On Ranch vineyard in Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County (a proposed AVA between Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley). Apparently this vineyard is located ten miles east of the Pacific Ocean and constant winds have created a unique series of sand dunes in which these Riesling vines are planted. Brilliant pale yellow. Intensely mineral Riesling nose, with a hint of flowers, much like a Saar Riesling. Delicate and crunchy with impressive purity of fruit and high mouth-watering acidity. Long finish. Low alcohol 10,21%. In a blind tasting would have taken this for German. Impressive.
Nov 6th, 2016
Shockingly acidic with crushed limestone mineral tones. Needs food but delicious wine
Shockingly acidic with crushed limestone mineral tones. Needs food but delicious wine
May 22nd, 2015Floral, roses & jasmine, bright, dry & textured.
Floral, roses & jasmine, bright, dry & textured.
May 9th, 2015American goblin. Riesling from Kick-On Ranch.
American goblin. Riesling from Kick-On Ranch.
Jan 21st, 2015
In a good place. Touch of rs, citrus and mineral
In a good place. Touch of rs, citrus and mineral
Apr 19th, 2022Recommend giving this some air to get the best out of it. Once it opens, this has good acidity and varietal character.
Recommend giving this some air to get the best out of it. Once it opens, this has good acidity and varietal character.
Feb 20th, 2021Virtual dinner. Very good stuff. Good acidity. Citrus.
Virtual dinner. Very good stuff. Good acidity. Citrus.
May 3rd, 2020lotssss of petrol, chalk, limestone, zippy lemon/lime, sea spray, some creamy autolytic notes, porcini mushroom, high acid(!)
lotssss of petrol, chalk, limestone, zippy lemon/lime, sea spray, some creamy autolytic notes, porcini mushroom, high acid(!)
Aug 8th, 2021