Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Truly artisan, made in small batches from the Angeleno Wine Co. This is a quite different Albariño sourced in collaboration with Bokisch Vineyards. The V.22 was the only vintage they made as it ended up being a little bit of a warmer year in California. Grapes for this wine were harvested on August 2022 at 20.9 brix, destemmed and macerated for 20 hours overnight, then pressed it off.
It fermented in tank and then racked half of it into stainless steel barrels and half in regular neutral Hungarian oak barrels. Fermentation took off from the indigenous yeasts on the fruit and in the winery. The wine in stainless steel was not allowed to go through MLF, while the wine in oak barrels was allowed to go through MLF naturally. After 7 months, it was blended the two wines together, filtered it, then bottled.

All this processes resulted a compelling multi-layered and extremely complex Albariño never tasted before, the array of citrusy from lemon peel, ripe mandarine, to some hints of fermented pineapple on both nose and palate, takes you to a joyful savory roller-coaster, it has the prefect balance of oak and acidity, perfectly balance on the mid-and-back-end of the palate. Mouthfeel is exotic and sharp but not tarty, a very harmonious combination of acidity and dry, clean and crispy finish. If you are lucky to find it, get it as it will not disappoint. Cheers! — 6 months ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

Oooh super fun juicy n fresh. Coy tannins. Spicy, blackberry-y and elegant. — 3 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Very impressed with this old vine Zin. Nicely balanced, appropriate oak. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Bokisch Vineyards – 2022
Clemente Hills, Lodi AVA – California 🇺🇸

Overview
Made from 100% Albariño, sourced from the family’s Tierra Alta Vineyard in Clemente Hills, Lodi. Bokisch is a benchmark in the U.S. for Spanish varietals, crafting fresh, terroir-driven wines that balance ripeness with crisp vibrancy.

Aromas & Flavors
Baked pineapple, white peach, and citrus zest. White floral tones on the nose, followed by subtle salinity that lifts the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, refreshing, and energetic acidity. Dry yet balanced, with a mouthwatering finish that’s vibrant but never harsh.

Food Pairings
Perfect with oysters, grilled shrimp, ceviche, or any shellfish. A natural pairing with Spanish tapas.

Verdict
Extremely refreshing and dangerously delicious—this is Albariño at its most vibrant, proving why Bokisch is leading the charge for Iberian varietals in California. Cheers!

✨ Did You Know?
Albariño originates from Rías Baixas in Galicia, Spain, where it thrives in cool, Atlantic-influenced vineyards. Bokisch was one of the first California pioneers to plant it, adapting the variety beautifully to Lodi’s climate while maintaining that signature saline snap. — 7 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Pale red color. Sweet spice aromas. Perhaps a bit too much oak for the lightness of the wine. Alcohol also seemed a little out of balance, but still a very enjoyable and fine #Garnacha #lodi — 3 years ago

John Frederick

9.2

Oily coating mouthfeel gives you just a touch of decadence before the mineral and acid cleans and refreshes your pallet. Ripe yellow Mellon, pineapple guava and a hint of lime and sweet grass. Stunning wine. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

This is actually 100% Zinfandel sourced in collaboration with Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California. A fully certified green based on the farming sustainable practices from Old vines (+100 years) which provides a nice fruit-forward style Zin, long but not overly sweet and lingering finish. Plummy, dark cherry and some raisins too. Vanilla and some toasted notes were present. Very approachable. — a year ago

Chris Moskal

9.2

Yum. Plum, cherry, cocoa, a hint of leather. — 3 years ago

John Frederick

9.0

Beautiful floral and oily fore pallet that gives volume without sweetness. Finishes crisp and clean. Slight bit of sweet grass with pomelo dominating. Great mouthfeel for a floral white. Compliments all food. — 5 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.2

Underground shit. Single barrel of Lodi Tempranillo 44 months in neutral oak. Cedar and tart and complex. Turning creamy and peppery with air. Basically a Gran Reserva Rioja from Lodi California. Great with grilled lamb. — 6 years ago