Wind Gap Wines

Luna Matta & Glen Rose Vineyards Nebbiolo

9.217 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
MaJ CappS

My last bottle from the defunct yet memorable winery.

Smells so delicious, like a fruit yogurt

This drinks like it is fresh, with blackberry bramble, subtle and unique red fruits tucked behind the leather ones.
Tannins are still very gripping, and the acidity tames it back. A touch of heat and its off to the races!

My last bottle from the defunct yet memorable winery.

Smells so delicious, like a fruit yogurt

This drinks like it is fresh, with blackberry bramble, subtle and unique red fruits tucked behind the leather ones.
Tannins are still very gripping, and the acidity tames it back. A touch of heat and its off to the races!

Feb 12th, 2023
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

I've been holding this for a long time but I finally decided to pull it out and blind it with some other nebbiolos... and it held up pretty nicely for being 10 years old! Lots of earthy red fruit, the alcohol is starting to show slightly. Dried flowers on the nose. #windgap #nebbiolo

I've been holding this for a long time but I finally decided to pull it out and blind it with some other nebbiolos... and it held up pretty nicely for being 10 years old! Lots of earthy red fruit, the alcohol is starting to show slightly. Dried flowers on the nose. #windgap #nebbiolo

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

Not going to be mistaken for Barolo, but one of the better American Nebbiolos I've had. Fine tannins, floral red fruit. Aging nicely.

Not going to be mistaken for Barolo, but one of the better American Nebbiolos I've had. Fine tannins, floral red fruit. Aging nicely.

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015
mattswineworld

Although Wind Gap are based in Sebastopol, this impressive Nebbiolo comes from Paso Robles. Very fruity on the nose (lots of wild strawberries), with big drying tannins on the palate. Delicious.

Although Wind Gap are based in Sebastopol, this impressive Nebbiolo comes from Paso Robles. Very fruity on the nose (lots of wild strawberries), with big drying tannins on the palate. Delicious.

Jan 8th, 2015
Brian Reams

Great wine

Great wine

Apr 11th, 2020
Gordon Sandmeier

Tasted blind, Group consensus was Barolo or Barbaresco from 97-2001 vintages (which were epic) Surprised from California, Well Done

Tasted blind, Group consensus was Barolo or Barbaresco from 97-2001 vintages (which were epic) Surprised from California, Well Done

Nov 30th, 2015
Ed Dickey

Started out very well balanced and became progressively drier. Really enjoyed it.

Started out very well balanced and became progressively drier. Really enjoyed it.

Jul 30th, 2015
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

#7solution tasting.

#7solution tasting.

May 12th, 2013
Marc Wachsmann

Big score for me. Tons of fruit lush Nebbiolo nose of roses violets and cherry. I'd never know this wasn't from Piedmont. For a wine approaching it's 9th birthday it's still has a long life ahead of it. Truly superb

Big score for me. Tons of fruit lush Nebbiolo nose of roses violets and cherry. I'd never know this wasn't from Piedmont. For a wine approaching it's 9th birthday it's still has a long life ahead of it. Truly superb

Jan 22nd, 2015
Stacey Piciullo

Exceptional

Exceptional

Nov 8th, 2014