Hammell Wine Alliance

Santa Maria Valley Red Blend

9.13 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

medium ruby; spiced plums, leather, beef blood, cracked pepper, smoke; juicy red and black fruits; 15.1% ABV; blend of 61% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 4% Mourvèdre, 1st lot of the non-vintage blend; good value for Bien Nacido fruit at $32

medium ruby; spiced plums, leather, beef blood, cracked pepper, smoke; juicy red and black fruits; 15.1% ABV; blend of 61% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 4% Mourvèdre, 1st lot of the non-vintage blend; good value for Bien Nacido fruit at $32

Oct 31st, 2020
Robert Rothfield

A ridiculous value....echos the vintage True Believers, just less expressive and more muted.

A ridiculous value....echos the vintage True Believers, just less expressive and more muted.

Jun 3rd, 2020
Robert Rothfield

Similar to the standard True Believer but just a little less of everything....nose, palate, finish....but also 1/4 the price

Similar to the standard True Believer but just a little less of everything....nose, palate, finish....but also 1/4 the price

Jun 25th, 2019