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Review: Wines of Alta Colina, 2021 Releases

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Alta Colina will be present in California’s Paso Robles area, and not too long ago the vineyard despatched us 4 of its new releases, overseen by new winemaker Molly Longborg, for assessment. All have been tasted, unusually, from small pattern bottles, not industrial bottles, although I don’t suppose that ought to overly affect this protection.

2020 Alta Colina Grenache Blanc Property Bottled – Tart and gently floral, this wine evokes inexperienced apple, lime leaf, and gooseberry, a contact unripe and virtually bitter on the again finish, however not fairly, with floral components lingering on the end. B+ / $30

2019 Alta Colina Claudia Cuvee Marsanne – Closely floral, virtually perfumed. A contact of honey and lemon curd mood the florals, with a touch of melon enduring on the end. B / $38

2018 Alta Colina GSM Grenache Mix – 73% granache, 15% mourvedre, 12% syrah. A bit beefy, with notes of tea leaf, currants, and a toasted barrel be aware including depth and a few wanted acidity. The brighter end affords touches of cherry and a pop of darkish chocolate. B+ / $43

2018 Alta Colina Outdated 900 Syrah – 96% syrah, 2% grenache, 2% viognier. The large, savory punch of syrah is unmistakable right here, giving the palate a well-charred burnt finish barbecue kick, barely smoky with (once more) a tea and cola be aware complementing a brighter cherry and raspberry character. Rounded and balanced, it’s simply the perfect wine within the combine. A- / $58

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2018 Alta Colina Outdated 900 Syrah

$58

Score


9.0/10

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