The Los Olivos Wine Merchant
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Palmina
Region: Santa Barbara County County: Santa Barbara Sector: Central Coast State: California Country: USA
Palmina 2007 Nebbiolo, Santa Barbara County, California Wine, 750ml
Rich ruby color with garnet highlights first invites you to the glass and encourages a swirl. Aromas of rose hips and warm earth, garden spice and dried plum waft from the glass. A first sip delivers a textural yin-yang of bright acidity and dusty tannins that envelop and transport flavors of mulberry and tea, red plum skin and dried cherry, blackcurrant and cassis. A thread of graphite-like minerality and hints of tar linger on the finish.
Our price: $30.00
Palmina 2010 Alisos (80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot), Santa Barbara County, California Wine, 750ml
As always, the first clue as to the depth of Alisos is the deep garnet color. A swirl emits aromas of red fruit and spice that mingle with earthy nuances. The bouquet of boysenberry, grated fresh nutmeg and hints of loam invite a first sip that delivers layers of fresh and dried fruit notes to the palate. The first impression is textural, with velvety tannins and lively acidity mingling and accenting fruit notes of plum, mulberry, dark cherry and herbal notes of sage and lavender. High-tone notes are provided by the Sangiovese, with the Merlot adding structure and a dark base, all brought together on the mid-palate by the dried Sangiovese’s pleasing dried plum note with hints of fresh brioche. Elegant tannins are represented by a suggestion of baker’s chocolate and sarsaparilla on the lingering, persistent finish.
Our price: $29.00
Palmina 2010, Tocai Friulano, Honea Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California Wine, 750ml
Pale yellow with green highlights. Nice nose of green apple, stones, orange blossoms. Light-medium body on the palate, with pomegranate, white peach and birch bark flavors. Lively acidity in the pleasant but quick finish. A crisp and lighter-bodied white varietal that's rare in these parts, vinified in a subtle style.
Our price: $17.00
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