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Ambullneo

Owner(s) Greg Linn
Web site www.ambullneovineyards.com
 
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Ambullneo is the passion of Greg Linn. Greg is a dog lover as well as wine aficionado and the name of his winery reflects that: Ambullneo stands for AMerican BULL Breeds and NEOpolitan Mastiff. Although a partnership with several investors, Greg is clearly in charge and makes all of the critical decisions in the vineyard and the winery. He is fanatical about quality and spares no expense to achieve his goals. A Burgundy lover to the bone, his wines are not Burgundy but are impressive expressions of California Pinot Noir. Expensive yes, but you get your money's worth in the bottles. The Ambullneo winery is located at the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley. Tasting is by appointment only. The wines are on many of the best restaurant lists in San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York. The Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are of the highest quality and justify their lofty prices. Most of the wine is sold through an eager mailing list. 805-474-5858.

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Reviewed Wines

2006 Ambullneo Solomon Hills Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

13.4% alc., 100 cases. 100% oak fermentation, 80% MLF. There are two other Chardonnays and all three of the Chardonnays are made differently. Fang Blanc (340 cases) has less oak than the Solomon Hills with more acidity. Big Paw (340 cases) is fermented in more stainless steel and neutral oak, again with more acidity than the Solomon Hills. The last two will be better with foods like shellfish, the Solomon Hills preferable on its own or with cream sauces. · Impressive for its perfect integration of oak and lively acidity. Butter aromas and flavors are only hinted at making it a very sexy drink. Reviewed March 3, 2008 ARTICLE »

2006 Ambullneo Canis Major California Pinot Noir

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2006 Ambullneo Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

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2006 Ambullneo Bien Nacido Vineyard Block One Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

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2006 Ambullneo Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

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2006 Ambullneo Rim Rock Vineyard Arroyo Grande Pinot Noir

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