Big, big, big, fruit. Big, big, big oak. For fans of the, wait for it... "style."
Big, big, big, fruit. Big, big, big oak. For fans of the, wait for it... "style."
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2016
Robert Lloyd, for those who don't know, last spent his wine making career at Rombaer winery, making fantastic zinfandel and cabs, and the buttery - est chardonnay you've ever had. Now, his new venture, his own winery, had produced some absolutely outstanding pinot out of the up and coming Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Mulled berries and clove spiced fragrances on the nose, and a very dark ruby color. Dark cherry, dark raspberry and flat cola on it heavy weight pallet, and an enticing finish of vanilla bean and milk chocolate, and a touch of cracked pepper. Starting to really appreciate Santa Lucia.
Robert Lloyd, for those who don't know, last spent his wine making career at Rombaer winery, making fantastic zinfandel and cabs, and the buttery - est chardonnay you've ever had. Now, his new venture, his own winery, had produced some absolutely outstanding pinot out of the up and coming Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Mulled berries and clove spiced fragrances on the nose, and a very dark ruby color. Dark cherry, dark raspberry and flat cola on it heavy weight pallet, and an enticing finish of vanilla bean and milk chocolate, and a touch of cracked pepper. Starting to really appreciate Santa Lucia.
Feb 21st, 2016
Slightly cloudy, possible stem inclusion, great earth
Slightly cloudy, possible stem inclusion, great earth
Nov 14th, 2014
Plum, soil. Rather a lower abv in a Pinot. Juice not worth the squeeze, despite the appellation.
Plum, soil. Rather a lower abv in a Pinot. Juice not worth the squeeze, despite the appellation.
Jan 15th, 2024
We had the 2016 Vintage on 1/8-9/21. Blackberry, black cherry, cola and vanilla on the palate. A fruit forward, medium bodied wine.
We had the 2016 Vintage on 1/8-9/21. Blackberry, black cherry, cola and vanilla on the palate. A fruit forward, medium bodied wine.
Jan 9th, 2021
Full bodied and lots of fruit, not like the burgundy or NZ Pinot’s we tasted, but delicious.
Full bodied and lots of fruit, not like the burgundy or NZ Pinot’s we tasted, but delicious.
Dec 13th, 2019
Napa valley bistro, no male pero nada CRAZY!
Napa valley bistro, no male pero nada CRAZY!
Nov 23rd, 2016
New find. Very fruit forward however changed to an acidic taste after exposed to air over 30 minutes. I would lay this 2012 vintage down for at least two more years.
New find. Very fruit forward however changed to an acidic taste after exposed to air over 30 minutes. I would lay this 2012 vintage down for at least two more years.
Sep 12th, 2016
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
