Vanessa

9.1

We’re very sad this is among the last of Kitá Wines on the market… Yet we’re also very grateful to still have a couple of bottles to sip and savor over time.

Kitá Wines was situated in Santa Ynez Valley AVA, within the broader Santa Barbara County of the Central Coast of California, where conditions can range from cool and foggy to warm and dry, depending on your proximity to the coast.

The winery was founded in 2010 by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians with renowned Winemaker Tara Gomez (a Chumash descendant) at the helm of day-to-day operations. Kitá Wines closed in April of 2022, leaving an indelible mark on the wine industry with a lasting (and award-winning) reputation for impeccable quality and deliciousness.

This wine is the 2014 Kitá Wines “Kalaš” red blend, comprised of 48% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, with 13.5% ABV.

It had a medium garnet hue and vibrant notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, plum, violets, green bell pepper, cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, leather, tobacco, and graphite. — 14 days ago

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Bonnie Chu

9.0

Kita tasting — a year ago

Mike Rushing

9.1

Bordeaux varietals, dark fruit and sweet spices with peppery notes from the cab franc. Great minerals, acidity and soft tannins. — 7 years ago

Tsuyoshi Enoki

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Name:" Kirakuchō"/ subtitle:" Yume ginga"/ brewery: Kita shuzou/ region: Shiga prefecture/category: junmaidaiginjo hiyaoroshi once pasteurized a half year aged/ clear note of apple, fresh smooth attack with crispy acid. Comfortable smoothness. — 10 years ago

Philip

9.2

Dry and delicious — a year ago

James Farrer

8.9

Bright grassy Hokkaido wine from Chitose Winery 2014 — 9 years ago

Dan Horowitz

8.9

Nice aroma, but thin in the mouthfeel — 9 years ago