Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Another extremely-limited release from Angelino Wines Co. (only 55 cases made). A rare and unique sparkling white made out of locally sourced 100% Albariño (Sierra pelona valley, CA) utilizing the Méthode Champenoise. Young and brilliant yellow hue, bright acidity, fine bubbles, sharp, refreshing and smooth and creamy flavors of yellow opal apple, grilled pineapple moderate long finish with a remarkable balance between fruityness and dryness. If you’re lucky to find it, get some, as this amplifies your taste buds like no other sparkling. Cheers! — a day ago

Michael Younkins

9.1

Enjoyable drinking wine. Lovely yellow color, sweet taste at first finishes semi-dry. Great wine to drink on the patio with friends and charcuterie board. — 7 months ago

Tim

9.0

Drinking with Mom, Dad, and Caroline for mom's 66th birthday! The nose is dark cherries for sure. It is dark red but more ruby. As it warms up I get more black currants. It is surprisingly juicy but isn't too bright. A little acidic and also a little dry. It is good for a 2020. Would drink again from a store but a bit steep for a restaurant. $110 at Opal — 2 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

This is a very exotic “White Field Blend” of Galician varietals: 35% Godello, 35% Loureiro and 30% Treixadura sourced from the Sierra Pelona Valley (near Los Angeles), CA. It is another unique master piece from Jasper Dickson, a proprietor/winemaker of Angelino Wine Co. who is part of the rediscovering White Field Blends in the California while developing naturally made wines with minimal intervention.

All varietals were picked at 21 Brix and whole cluster pressed the grapes, and were co-fermented in stainless steel tanks. The result is a very rare, complex, dry and refreshing wine with an array of aromas of orange and acacia blossom.

On the palate is very crisp, with solid citrus characters and some stony fruit and yellow opal apple. As for mouthfeel, the wine has lots texture, sediments with a moderate-to-long finish. It can be an acquired taste as well.

Every vintage of the White Field Blend is completely different, the V.2021 the came out very aromatic, and some fresh wild grass and the wine as finished product is very hazy! It can be paired with seafood, apéritifs and lighter dishes. Clams steamed, Vietnamese summer rolls with prawns would a nice pairing option as well.

Also heartier as lightly-flavored cuisine can be another pairing alternative. Cheers! — 6 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Youthful and refreshing verdicchio from the Marche region in Italy. Both both olfactory and taste are in harmony with the stone fruits, yellow Opal apple and inviting acidity. Dry and extremely easy to drink, low abv @ 12.5% with a spitzer finish. A perfect pool companion in summer! — 9 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.0

Let this decant for 45 minutes and helped open up the flavors a bit more. Spice, leather, licorice, musty dark berries and mellowed tannins. Pizza night and this seemed to fit. — 3 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, earthy notes and oak. Black fruit on the palate, baking spices and cigar box. — 5 months ago

David Carter

9.0

At vineyard last summer. W fav. Mix of Mn and other reds. — 7 months ago

Maggie Johnson

9.4

Good flavor. Stout without drying my mouth out. — 2 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.4

Of the 3 grand cru Chablis chez Raveneau, Valmur is my favorite. I find Blanchots less minerally, Valmur the most minerally, Clos just behind Valmur. The best ever for me, shockingly, is 1994 Valmur, then 1996. We had a stunning wine of the trip 2010 Valmur in Champagne at Les Crayeres.

So I was eager to drink 2002. Fabulous from the get go. Pop and pour, first w a pâté de campagne, then with roast duck and herb risotto at Opal in Santa Barbara. Waiter foolishly declined the proffered pour.

Just super citrus zest bejeweled with minerals and hints of menthol, super acidity, all balanced and long, depth and weight with no heaviness. Simply great Chablis. Loved it. — 3 years ago