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Alma Rosa Vineyards & Winery
| Owner(s) | Richard Sanford, Thekla Sanford |
| Web site | www.almarosawinery.com |
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Articles About Alma Rosa Vineyards & Winery
Reviewed Wines
2007 Alma Rosa Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $38, 6,301 cases, screw cap.
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Rich
and thick aromas of dark fruits and smoke. Deep, dark and intense black raspberry flavor
with noticeable but fine-grained tannins and good acidity. Needs substantial food.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Mt. Eden Clone, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5%
alc., 236 cases, $49, screw cap.
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Perfumed and floral with spiced raisins dominating. Light in
the mouth with rich and juicy raspberry fruit finishing with a flourish of tannin. The most
pinotosity and elegance of the three single clone bottlings. Tasted the next day from an
opened and re-corked bottle, the wine was more approachable indicating patience is
required. Hands off for 2-3 years.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Clone 667 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
234 cases, $49, screw cap.
·
This wine has an interesting aromatic profile showing cherries,
earth, oak and masa. A bit of heat peaks out. Composed of both red and blue fruits with oak
playing a backup role. Medium-bodied a silky mouth feel and noticeable tannin.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Clone 777 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
235 cases, $49, screw cap.
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Pleasant aromas of smoke-tinged black cherry. Dark berries
and cherries form a healthy and flashy core of fruit. Smooth, silky and clean with moderate
ripe tannins.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $49, screw cap.
·
Shy but
pleasant black fruits and polished smoky wood on the nose. Sweet and plentiful black raspberry fruit with an
oak accent. The wine sports plenty of dry tannins and a clean and lingering finish.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Vin Gris
13.8% alc., $20, screw cap.
·
The
wine has a pretty orange-coral color that matches the color of the capsule. On the nose, tropical fruits,
pineapple and butter give way in the glass to strawberries, persimmons, orange peel, marzipan and a hint of
oak. Flavors echo the aromas with admirable richness and viscosity. Very food friendly due to the lively acidity
which provides a bright and refreshing finish.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2005 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
1,500 cases, $49, screw cap.
·
Like
the 2004 version of this wine, it is plush with red and dark fruits, but nicely restrained and balanced. One
of the great wines among many leading the charge in the Santa Rita Hills.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
1,500 cases, $49, screw cap.
·
The La Encantada has fabulous bright cherry aromatics,
deep berry flavors with earth, spice and anise overtones, and a beautifully balanced
format.
Reviewed July 23, 2007
ARTICLE »
2004 Alma Rosa Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.0% alc. $40, screw cap.
·
This wine is
holding its own nicely. I prefer it over the 2007 version. Lovely red cherry popsicle flavors
that are crisp and clean with a hint of smoke, wood and grass. Very mild tannins still linger,
bright acidity lifts the finish and the wine drinks beautifully.
Reviewed February 12, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $38, 6,301 cases, screw cap. · Rich and thick aromas of dark fruits and smoke. Deep, dark and intense black raspberry flavor with noticeable but fine-grained tannins and good acidity. Needs substantial food. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Mt. Eden Clone, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 236 cases, $49, screw cap. · Perfumed and floral with spiced raisins dominating. Light in the mouth with rich and juicy raspberry fruit finishing with a flourish of tannin. The most pinotosity and elegance of the three single clone bottlings. Tasted the next day from an opened and re-corked bottle, the wine was more approachable indicating patience is required. Hands off for 2-3 years. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Clone 667 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 234 cases, $49, screw cap. · This wine has an interesting aromatic profile showing cherries, earth, oak and masa. A bit of heat peaks out. Composed of both red and blue fruits with oak playing a backup role. Medium-bodied a silky mouth feel and noticeable tannin. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Clone 777 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 235 cases, $49, screw cap. · Pleasant aromas of smoke-tinged black cherry. Dark berries and cherries form a healthy and flashy core of fruit. Smooth, silky and clean with moderate ripe tannins. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $49, screw cap. · Shy but pleasant black fruits and polished smoky wood on the nose. Sweet and plentiful black raspberry fruit with an oak accent. The wine sports plenty of dry tannins and a clean and lingering finish. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Vin Gris
13.8% alc., $20, screw cap. · The wine has a pretty orange-coral color that matches the color of the capsule. On the nose, tropical fruits, pineapple and butter give way in the glass to strawberries, persimmons, orange peel, marzipan and a hint of oak. Flavors echo the aromas with admirable richness and viscosity. Very food friendly due to the lively acidity which provides a bright and refreshing finish. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
2005 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
1,500 cases, $49, screw cap. · Like the 2004 version of this wine, it is plush with red and dark fruits, but nicely restrained and balanced. One of the great wines among many leading the charge in the Santa Rita Hills. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
1,500 cases, $49, screw cap. · The La Encantada has fabulous bright cherry aromatics, deep berry flavors with earth, spice and anise overtones, and a beautifully balanced format. Reviewed July 23, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Alma Rosa Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.0% alc. $40, screw cap. · This wine is holding its own nicely. I prefer it over the 2007 version. Lovely red cherry popsicle flavors that are crisp and clean with a hint of smoke, wood and grass. Very mild tannins still linger, bright acidity lifts the finish and the wine drinks beautifully. Reviewed February 12, 2009 ARTICLE »
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