Harbor Winery

Mission Del Sol

9.311 ratings
9.58 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Mission
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.8

Madeira-like wine made from old vine Mission grapes from the historic Deaver Vineyard. One of the best things I've ever put into my mouth. 16.5% alc. Moderately sweet and so complex that I can't put it into words. The last vintage of this, the 1986, was just bottled 2 years ago after 30 years in barrel. Hopefully I can track some down.

Madeira-like wine made from old vine Mission grapes from the historic Deaver Vineyard. One of the best things I've ever put into my mouth. 16.5% alc. Moderately sweet and so complex that I can't put it into words. The last vintage of this, the 1986, was just bottled 2 years ago after 30 years in barrel. Hopefully I can track some down.

Aug 22nd, 2017
Chris Ursini

Brand Manager Chambers & Chambers

8.8

Good showing. Nutty, oxidative. Acidity dominated. Could use a touch more RS to balance. Definitely interested in trying the '84

Good showing. Nutty, oxidative. Acidity dominated. Could use a touch more RS to balance. Definitely interested in trying the '84

Oct 11th, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer

It was an honor to bottle the final vintage for Darrell Corti. Very nice to have @Tegan Passalacqua there to assist.

It was an honor to bottle the final vintage for Darrell Corti. Very nice to have @Tegan Passalacqua there to assist.

May 17th, 2015
Gustavo Sotelo

I give it a 10 for the history of this wine, and the winemaking method. Delicious pairing with coffee cake; all thanks to Darrel Corti.

I give it a 10 for the history of this wine, and the winemaking method. Delicious pairing with coffee cake; all thanks to Darrel Corti.

Apr 7th, 2015
Nick Finarelli

Amazeballs!

Amazeballs!

Dec 21st, 2014
Ted Kizor

The only wine like it in the world. Wonderfully unique and storied. Ask Darrel Corti if you want an interesting wine and you'll never be unsatisfied!

The only wine like it in the world. Wonderfully unique and storied. Ask Darrel Corti if you want an interesting wine and you'll never be unsatisfied!

May 2nd, 2013
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Axel Borg brought to Sandra Gale’s.

Axel Borg brought to Sandra Gale’s.

Jun 23rd, 2018
Mike Swadener

Whoa. Interesting, to say the least. Ethyl acetate was painful on the nose but the sweet viscosity in the mouth gave way to some tasty oxidative flavors. Thanks to Mr. Corti for sharing with dessert.

Whoa. Interesting, to say the least. Ethyl acetate was painful on the nose but the sweet viscosity in the mouth gave way to some tasty oxidative flavors. Thanks to Mr. Corti for sharing with dessert.

Apr 5th, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer

Craig had this 10 years ago

Craig had this 10 years ago

Oct 12th, 2014
Jonathan Jewell

Jonathan had this 8 years ago

Jonathan had this 8 years ago

Jul 26th, 2016