Kenneth Volk
San Bernabe Vineyard Malvasia Bianca
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA
What a surprise! Thought this wine would be too old...wrong. Thought it would be sweet...wrong. Thought it would undrinkable...wrong. Wow! Super impressed with what San Bernabe Vineyard can do with Malvasia. Fresh, dry, star fruits, floral notes, stunning...I wish I had another bottle.
What a surprise! Thought this wine would be too old...wrong. Thought it would be sweet...wrong. Thought it would undrinkable...wrong. Wow! Super impressed with what San Bernabe Vineyard can do with Malvasia. Fresh, dry, star fruits, floral notes, stunning...I wish I had another bottle.
Sep 14th, 2017Best version of this grape I've ever had. Flowery lychee nose, and stone fruit, maybe a touch of mushroom. Good acid, great moderate texture/ alc. bone dry, nicely spiced too.
Best version of this grape I've ever had. Flowery lychee nose, and stone fruit, maybe a touch of mushroom. Good acid, great moderate texture/ alc. bone dry, nicely spiced too.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014
Tropical fruit and beautiful acidity !
Tropical fruit and beautiful acidity !
Sep 9th, 2013
Pineapple and wet slate on the nose. Kefir lime, white peach, oleander and is that a little rose? Balanced acidity and seductive fruit.l, thought he finish is a little long for my taste. Good wine, y'all.
Pineapple and wet slate on the nose. Kefir lime, white peach, oleander and is that a little rose? Balanced acidity and seductive fruit.l, thought he finish is a little long for my taste. Good wine, y'all.
Aug 19th, 2017
A delicate, golden straw color. So many vibrant aromas; both floral and fruity. Honeysuckle and citrus with a hint of passionfruit, on a bed of subtle minerality. Slightly viscous, medium mouthfeel, yet crisp and refreshing, zingy finish. Such a lovely white wine! So easy to sip :)
A delicate, golden straw color. So many vibrant aromas; both floral and fruity. Honeysuckle and citrus with a hint of passionfruit, on a bed of subtle minerality. Slightly viscous, medium mouthfeel, yet crisp and refreshing, zingy finish. Such a lovely white wine! So easy to sip :)
Mar 1st, 2015
2013 Vintage a subtle crisp taste. With hints of melon and passion fruit.
2013 Vintage a subtle crisp taste. With hints of melon and passion fruit.
Feb 18th, 2015Tart, crisp, very fruity, tart, a touch dry. And did I mention tart?
Tart, crisp, very fruity, tart, a touch dry. And did I mention tart?
May 16th, 2014
Little thin; little past it's prime, but still good.
Little thin; little past it's prime, but still good.
Apr 12th, 2014