Angeles Carreño
Fortaleza
Blanco Tequila
Have @ BARISH Los Angeles — 3 years ago
Los Angeles River Wine Company
Lone Wolf Bob Munoa Ranch Blanc 2020
Really a Ramato made from gray grapes — 4 years ago
Bodega Vina 1924 De Angeles
Lujan de Cuyo Gran Malbec 1924
Great tasty wine. Watching Washington beat the eagles — 10 months ago
Domaine Yves Martin
Chavignol Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Investigating classic pairings and realized the only thing I had to serve chèvre on was packets pretzels from the flight I just…flew in from?
Fortunately pretzels were good call. Otherwise?I’m annoyed. I’ve never cared for goat cheese. And I’ve scoffed at how Sancerre scarcely tastes like Sauvignon Blanc anymore.
But the two together are so delightful. It’s coming to terms with a madness in line with last week when I found myself hanging with a gorgeous couple (Los Angeles models yayyy) and I wished I could write them off. Then one picked up his guitar and started playing 90’s/early aughts hits with passion, and his girlfriend confided she wrote Edward Allen Poe inspired poetry and I thought “damn I love them…where did my inner Daria go???”
Both pairings really pleased me.
The humans it’s obvious they are asshole artists like me.
The cheese and wine? I never liked the gamey notes and (to me) overly rich bordering on pasty mouthfeel of chèvre. But somehow the floral, mineral, and white peach vibes from this Sancerre tease out the floral and earthy (without being animal-y) zings from the cheese.
I’m pissed that I found a way I like goat cheese. The more you know? — 4 years ago
Los Angeles River Wine Company
Lone Wolf Bob Munoa Ranch MISSION (LISTÁN PRIETO) 2020
Made from a very old vineyard in Temecula that hadn’t been pruned or cared for in over sixty years. — 4 years ago
De Angeles
Vina 1924 Malbec 1924
mmmm, old wine stocks of Malbec in Argentina, subtile sweet aftertaste not too much tanines. — 5 months ago
Byron Blatty Wines
Petit Verdot 2017
Dark purple/ inky in color with a reddish rim.
Beautiful nose with wild flowers, red cherries, currents, sweet strawberries, dark chocolates, light tobacco, light wood, Indian spices and black pepper
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with sour cherries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, herbs, light wood, coffee and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 8-year-old Petit Verdot from Los Angeles County is still drinking very nicely now. Fruity and elegant. Tangy and interesting.
Needs 90 minutes to open up properly, and show the beautiful nose, which I loved.
Not what one might expect from a California Petit Verdot, however it is very interesting to try.
I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it was drinking better then.
A good food wine that I paired with cheeses and dried meats.
100% Petit Verdot grapes were hand-picked and aged for 44 months in French oak barrels. A small production of only 360 bottles.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$40. — 7 months ago
Moraga Vineyards
Estate Red Blend 2010
From a 16 acre vineyard in the hills of Bel Air. Probably the most expensive vineyard property in the US. It’s currently owned by Rupert Murdoch, but this is from before his purchase in 2013. This is legit good. Much better than any Malibu wines I’ve had. 13.8 listed alcohol and fairly restrained style. Let’s rip down all of those mansions and plant some grapes! — 4 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Angeleno Wine Company – White Field Blend 2019
Sierra Pelona Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A truly unique white field blend made of 35% Modelo, 35% Loureiro, and 30% Treixadura—all Iberian-origin grapes grown in the high-desert terroir of Los Angeles County’s Sierra Pelona Valley. Angeleno Wine Company specializes in rare plantings and unusual blends, making this wine both distinctive and a conversation starter.
Aromas & Flavors
Fresh and fragrant, with notes of citrus blossom, pear, green apple, quince, and subtle stone fruit, accented by herbal and mineral undertones. Loureiro and Treixadura bring floral lift and aromatic complexity, while Modelo (native to Spain) adds body and texture.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with brisk acidity, a touch of salinity, and a rounded finish. Clean, refreshing, and balanced, with enough texture to give it character beyond a simple “porch-pounder.”
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested and co-fermented to reflect the authentic field blend tradition. Fermentation in stainless steel preserves freshness, while sur lie aging adds weight and mouth-coating texture.
Food Pairing
Excellent with ceviche, grilled shrimp, sushi, tapas, or even Mediterranean mezze. A versatile white that shines with seafood and bright vegetarian dishes.
Verdict
A rare and exciting expression of Los Angeles terroir. Complex yet approachable, this wine highlights Angeleno’s adventurous spirit and celebrates unusual grapes in California winemaking. A hidden gem worth seeking out. — 2 months ago