Sand-Reckoner Vineyards

Malvasia Bianca

9.331 ratings
9.56 pro ratings
Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Malvasia Bianca
Top Notes For
Wine101Hamden

Vintage after vintage, still my favorite vino from AZ. Medium bodied white with tropical fruit nuances. Grilled pineapple and wet rock on the palate. Long finish. High ABV but goes unnoticed not does it dominate on palate or nose. Small production and not available everywhere. Call the vineyard direct to see if they are able to ship to your state.

Vintage after vintage, still my favorite vino from AZ. Medium bodied white with tropical fruit nuances. Grilled pineapple and wet rock on the palate. Long finish. High ABV but goes unnoticed not does it dominate on palate or nose. Small production and not available everywhere. Call the vineyard direct to see if they are able to ship to your state.

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2016
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.1

Checking on the latest ... Plusher but still those full-bore aromatics. (* love that this was my 500th wine on Delectable.)

Checking on the latest ... Plusher but still those full-bore aromatics. (* love that this was my 500th wine on Delectable.)

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014
Pavle Milić

With Charleen's roast chicken and fried rice...this wine is a must. Downright lovely.

With Charleen's roast chicken and fried rice...this wine is a must. Downright lovely.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2014
Wine101Hamden

Still my favorite. The aromatics shifted from being pineapple dominated. Hints of citrus with white pepper notes. Show stopper for those who haven't experienced AZ wines. Rock on Rob H!

Still my favorite. The aromatics shifted from being pineapple dominated. Hints of citrus with white pepper notes. Show stopper for those who haven't experienced AZ wines. Rock on Rob H!

Mar 31st, 2015
Pavle Milić

Smells like home. #azwine

Smells like home. #azwine

Feb 7th, 2015
Amanda Wilson

Had at Art of Wine Sedona. Good AZ white. Fruity.

Had at Art of Wine Sedona. Good AZ white. Fruity.

Nov 12th, 2021
Dave Gorton

Best bottle of AZ wine that exists. Spectacular from vintage to vintage. Super floral, super tasty.

Best bottle of AZ wine that exists. Spectacular from vintage to vintage. Super floral, super tasty.

Jun 26th, 2016
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

More due diligence on Cochise County.

More due diligence on Cochise County.

Oct 10th, 2013
Sara Kobilka

Personally not a fan of the floral or herb note. Reminiscent of grandma's perfume.

Personally not a fan of the floral or herb note. Reminiscent of grandma's perfume.

Jun 18th, 2015
Dave Gorton

Awesome. Peach, honeysuckle, green tea. Enormously good with Asian pork lettuce wraps.

Awesome. Peach, honeysuckle, green tea. Enormously good with Asian pork lettuce wraps.

Nov 27th, 2014