Wellington Vineyards
Noir de Noirs Old Vines Sonoma County Alicante Bouschet
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Dark blackish purple with a near opaque core in the glass. Nose of blackberry and tar, echoed on the medium full-bodied palate. Medium plus tannins assert themselves after some air. Medium plus acidity with a medium length, dark finish. A good choice for your Thanksgiving red.
Dark blackish purple with a near opaque core in the glass. Nose of blackberry and tar, echoed on the medium full-bodied palate. Medium plus tannins assert themselves after some air. Medium plus acidity with a medium length, dark finish. A good choice for your Thanksgiving red.
Nov 23rd, 2017
Just right with BBQ ribs and collard greens.
Just right with BBQ ribs and collard greens.
Jun 4th, 2022Not many winemakers with the courage to bottle this as a single varietal. Sadly, this one has retired.
Not many winemakers with the courage to bottle this as a single varietal. Sadly, this one has retired.
Apr 14th, 2022This is in a perfect spot for drinking right now.
This is in a perfect spot for drinking right now.
Mar 1st, 2021Not as dark as I've had in the past where zero light came through and it stained the glass. Nice Alicante Bouschet
Not as dark as I've had in the past where zero light came through and it stained the glass. Nice Alicante Bouschet
May 9th, 2020
I bought one bottle of the 2013 for $30 at the tasting room and split it with my wife that night. Couldn't finish the bottle. Tried to chug it while holding my nose but I couldn't stomach it. My wife just dumped hers in the flower beds. I'm confused, though, because what I tasted in the tasting room was good. In the tasting room it was thin and dry. The bottle I brought home was syrupy. I think most people like this what I call syrupy, they call it chewy. My adjective "thin" means not syrupy.
I bought one bottle of the 2013 for $30 at the tasting room and split it with my wife that night. Couldn't finish the bottle. Tried to chug it while holding my nose but I couldn't stomach it. My wife just dumped hers in the flower beds. I'm confused, though, because what I tasted in the tasting room was good. In the tasting room it was thin and dry. The bottle I brought home was syrupy. I think most people like this what I call syrupy, they call it chewy. My adjective "thin" means not syrupy.
Aug 25th, 2015
What a chameleon. This wine got bigger and chewier as the night progressed. Aerated directly into a decanter where it paired well with dinner of ziti bolognese and herbed goat cheese.
What a chameleon. This wine got bigger and chewier as the night progressed. Aerated directly into a decanter where it paired well with dinner of ziti bolognese and herbed goat cheese.
May 9th, 2014
One of our favorite wineries. This wine is almost black in color which is why it's called Noir De Noir.
One of our favorite wineries. This wine is almost black in color which is why it's called Noir De Noir.
Aug 4th, 2013