Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
The ‘19 is 53% Dolcetto, 44% Barbera, and just 3% Nebbiolo. If you like GD Vajra’s Rosso efforts like me, you will love this wine. Blue fruits and fresh berries abound, you can taste the Dolcetto and Barbera. Probably less Nebbiolo than Vajra to keep things more appealing for American palates? Just a guess… count me in the minority Nebbiolo+ camp. Still, plenty of brightness, low-ish ABV, no faults, and completely gluggable… this is a fun and tasty red. Thank goodness this is possible from plantings in Cali. Drink chilled.
The ‘19 is 53% Dolcetto, 44% Barbera, and just 3% Nebbiolo. If you like GD Vajra’s Rosso efforts like me, you will love this wine. Blue fruits and fresh berries abound, you can taste the Dolcetto and Barbera. Probably less Nebbiolo than Vajra to keep things more appealing for American palates? Just a guess… count me in the minority Nebbiolo+ camp. Still, plenty of brightness, low-ish ABV, no faults, and completely gluggable… this is a fun and tasty red. Thank goodness this is possible from plantings in Cali. Drink chilled.
Aug 17th, 2021
2016, a touch carbonic, pizza wine. Maybe needs time. Day 2, reminded me of a warm vintage blend from Langhe so I like it better than day 1
2016, a touch carbonic, pizza wine. Maybe needs time. Day 2, reminded me of a warm vintage blend from Langhe so I like it better than day 1
Apr 1st, 2018
A big disappointment after the experience with other Idlewild wines.
A big disappointment after the experience with other Idlewild wines.
Feb 20th, 2018
Such fun. Three different wines over two days: first was gritty and edgy with that sensation Nebbiolo gives your teeth. 8 hours in, it was a ruby-red, violet-laced beauty. Next day secondary flavors dominated, still delicious. Love it.
Such fun. Three different wines over two days: first was gritty and edgy with that sensation Nebbiolo gives your teeth. 8 hours in, it was a ruby-red, violet-laced beauty. Next day secondary flavors dominated, still delicious. Love it.
Jul 27th, 2017
This one surprised me. Super fresh and racy Italian varieties blend from Mendocino. Fun to drink at Outside Lands.
This one surprised me. Super fresh and racy Italian varieties blend from Mendocino. Fun to drink at Outside Lands.
Aug 7th, 2016
Beautiful on day one and two. Bright ruby red with a purple hue. Semi-tart on the nose with red cherries and other red fruits. Very complex palate. Tart red berries, very refreshing, and crisp. Moderate acidity that carries throughout the entire body/palate. Light to medium bodied wine. Slightly drying long finish that is light in weight. Loved the tart berries and acidity that carries throughout this wine. Beautifully complex with the slightly dry finish. Drink till 2021.
Beautiful on day one and two. Bright ruby red with a purple hue. Semi-tart on the nose with red cherries and other red fruits. Very complex palate. Tart red berries, very refreshing, and crisp. Moderate acidity that carries throughout the entire body/palate. Light to medium bodied wine. Slightly drying long finish that is light in weight. Loved the tart berries and acidity that carries throughout this wine. Beautifully complex with the slightly dry finish. Drink till 2021.
Apr 7th, 2016
Floral nose of roses & violets along with some red fruits & anise; nice sour cherry on the palate and finishes with some grip. Hit the spot when looking for a slightly weightier wine for my generally light-wine lovin' palate on this chilly winter night!
Floral nose of roses & violets along with some red fruits & anise; nice sour cherry on the palate and finishes with some grip. Hit the spot when looking for a slightly weightier wine for my generally light-wine lovin' palate on this chilly winter night!
Dec 27th, 2015Light summer red that starts hard and acidic then opens up beautifully!
Light summer red that starts hard and acidic then opens up beautifully!
Aug 27th, 2015Love this savory, juicy Italian inspired red. It's easy but interesting and has some grip.
Love this savory, juicy Italian inspired red. It's easy but interesting and has some grip.
Apr 24th, 2015Drank at Lila Lyla with the crispy duck lasagna
Drank at Lila Lyla with the crispy duck lasagna
Feb 22nd, 2024
