Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
I bought this several years ago from the Wind Gap tasting room. Out of all the wines, this was the smallest production (>80 cases) and to me, the least drinkable of all the wines. In fact, I hated it. Totally lean, sour, and sharp. The alcohol is barely 12% and at the time, I bought it for the sole reason of seeing how it aged. If the wine had been riper, I am sure I would have enjoyed it much that day. HOWEVER, now that we are a few years in, it has become much more interesting. I'm glad I bought it. It's no longer sharp, but has started to take on a rounder, savory mouthfeel. There's this umami, tomato flavor going on here. The SOGI wine from Broc is very similar but this is a cool wine. If you can find this vintage, I suggest checking it out.
I bought this several years ago from the Wind Gap tasting room. Out of all the wines, this was the smallest production (>80 cases) and to me, the least drinkable of all the wines. In fact, I hated it. Totally lean, sour, and sharp. The alcohol is barely 12% and at the time, I bought it for the sole reason of seeing how it aged. If the wine had been riper, I am sure I would have enjoyed it much that day. HOWEVER, now that we are a few years in, it has become much more interesting. I'm glad I bought it. It's no longer sharp, but has started to take on a rounder, savory mouthfeel. There's this umami, tomato flavor going on here. The SOGI wine from Broc is very similar but this is a cool wine. If you can find this vintage, I suggest checking it out.
Sep 28th, 2016Gorgeous restrained fruit love the tension in this wine.
Gorgeous restrained fruit love the tension in this wine.
May 7th, 2015Can't attend #ipob this year, so attending in spirit with the magic Majik. (Yes, I wrote that. Sorry, this wine is too good.) Huge peppercorn on the nose, but then the fruit takes over. Glad I bought two bottles.
Can't attend #ipob this year, so attending in spirit with the magic Majik. (Yes, I wrote that. Sorry, this wine is too good.) Huge peppercorn on the nose, but then the fruit takes over. Glad I bought two bottles.
Feb 23rd, 2015Nothing else Id rather have in my glass!
Nothing else Id rather have in my glass!
Dec 16th, 2014
Tastes like liquid barbecue, in a good way
Tastes like liquid barbecue, in a good way
Jun 4th, 2016
Ronnie had this 4 years ago
Ronnie had this 4 years ago
May 28th, 2020
