Lombardi Wines

Owner(s) Tony Lombardi
Web site www.lombardiwines.com
 
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Lombardi Wines

Tony Lombardi, while working in 2013 as the Director of Brand Management & Public Relations at Kosta Browne Winery, launched his own eponymous label producing small lots of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sonoma County vineyards. The first vintage was 2012. In May 2015 he left Kosta Browne to spend more time on his Lombardi wines and other wine projects.

The winemaker is Cabell Coursey.

The winery is not open to the public and does not have a tasting room.

The wines are sold through a mailing list.

Reviewed Wines

2019 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.54, 250 cases, $49. Sourced from Gantz, Gap’s Crown and Hill Justice vineyards. Clones are Pommard, 777, Swan, Calera and 23. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Delightful aromas of dark fruits, rose petal and peppery herbs. Judicious core of purple and black berry flavors with a soft oak shadow. Very soothing, polished texture, with modest tannins and a generous, fruit-driven finish. Score: 91. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2019 Lombardi Gap’s Crown Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.58, 87 cases, $68. 100% clone 777. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, once-used. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. A little volatile acidity on the nose blows off over time. Aromas of blackberry compote and bittersweet chocolate. Luscious black cherry and black raspberry fruits have a slight confected tone. Bold in style with a fat and silken fruit richness that cloaks the structure so the texture is sleek. Score: 91. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2019 Lombardi Giusti Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.59, 100 cases, $68. Dijon clones 667 and 777. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Frankly, the fruit in this wine is way too ripe. Overripeness is the point where dark berry flavors are transformed to flavors of dark chocolate and raisin. Beyond that, this wine is out of sorts with noticeable oak in the background, an unpleasant sweetness, and some drying astringency on the finish. Score: 88. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2019 Lombardi Hill Justice Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.56, 87 cases, $68. Swan and Pommard clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The fruit-driven nose offers aromas of blueberry and boysenberry. Waves of purple and black fruits greet the palate. A bold, but pleasing expression of Pinot Noir with harmonic tannins and acidity, and a very satisfying, richly-endowed finish. Score: 92. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.60, TA .57, 300 cases, $48. Released November 18, 2019. Sourced from Giusti Ranch and Gunsalus Vineyard. Clones 115, 667 and 777. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry and oak lead to a light to mid-weight styled wine with flavors of black cherry cola and black raspberry. Somewhat elegant with good balance but lacking a bit of mid-palate generosity. The bright, quenching finish is very satisfying. Score: 90. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lombardi Hill Justice Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.60, 100 cases, $68. This 9-acre vineyard is steeply sloped and sits at 1,100’ elevation on Sonoma Mountain. Swan and Pommard clones. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Reserved but pleasing aromas of blackest cherry, blackberry, spice and toasty oak. A mid-weight plus boldness with layers of boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors framed by some noticeable but not aggressive tannins. Oak is well-integrated on the palate. A cohesive wine with saturating fruit on the finish. Score: 91. Reviewed November 14, 2021 ARTICLE »

2017 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.0% alc., pH 3.31, TA 0.75, 249 cases, $44. Sourced from Orsi Vineyards, Montrachet clone. Barrel fermented and aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. Winemaker is Cabell Coursey. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Heaven-sent aromas of buttery lemon, yellow flower blossom, crème brûlée, and a hint of toast. A voluptuous Chardonnay, with a fullthrottle complement of well-ripened melon, lemon and pineapple flavors backed by toasty oak. There is enough bracing acidity to bring the package into balance but you won’t find “minerality” in this wine. This is an unapologetic mingling of mature fruit and oak, that finishes awash in lemon-pineapple goodness. Score: 92. Reviewed June 19, 2019 ARTICLE »

2017 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 245 cases, $48. Sourced from Griffin’s Lair, Spring Hill and Sonoma Stage vineyards. Clones 667, 115, 777 and Calera. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 27% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of black cherry, dark red berry, baking spice and graham. Luscious in the mouth, with waves of well-ripened black cherry fruit accented by baking spices and toast. A fruit-driven, unapologetic wine with modest tannins and an ebullient finish. The best Pinot Noir from this producer to date. Score: 93. Reviewed June 19, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.9% alc., pH 3.35, TA 0.667, 148 cases, $44. Sourced from Boudreaux and Orsi vineyards. Barrel fermented and aged 15 months in neutral French oak barrels. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Welcoming aromas of lemon creme, pineapple, yellow grapefruit and straw. Robust flavors of lemon-lime, yellow peach, creme brûlée and vanilla. Very slight tannins, with a soft texture. The higher alcohol is folded in nicely. Score: 91. Reviewed June 9, 2018 ARTICLE »

2016 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.47, TA 0.676, 227 cases, $48. Sourced from Griffin’s Lair and Sonoma Stage vineyards. Clones 667 and Calera. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Slightly confected cherry and oak aromas are featured. The middleweight core of cherry and raspberry fruits are nicely framed with oak barrel treatment. The mid palate is a bit shallow, the fruit is slightly confected, and the cherry-driven finish is slightly tart. Score: 88. Reviewed June 9, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.3% alc.,pH 3.29, TA 0.68, 200 cases, $42. Bottled by Lombardi Wines, Santa Rosa, CA.. Sourced from 3 Starrs Vineyard. Wente clone. Fermented and aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 18% new. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Slowly evolving aromas of lemon, petrichor and buttered waffle appear over time in the glass. More expressive on the palate, with flavors of lemon, poached pear and apple paired with a pleasing texture. An unpretentious, every day style. Score: 88. Reviewed August 6, 2017 ARTICLE »

2015 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.59, 200 cases. $46. Grapes sourced from Petaluma Gap vineyards (Griffin’s Lair, Sun Chase and Terra de Promissio). Calera selection, clones are Pommard, 667 and 777. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 18% new. Winemaker is Cabell Coursey. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is foresty upon opening (earth, wood and mulch aromas), with very pleasant aromas of black cherry fruit and spice arriving over time in the glass. Silky smooth in the mouth, with a sumptuous core of tasty blueberry and blackberry fruits that linger with intent on the finish. Discreetly concentrated, with suave tannins and balanced acidity. Considerably more appealing when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed August 6, 2017 ARTICLE »

2014 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.0% alc., pH 3.48, TA 0.696, 125 cases, $40. Sourced from 3 Starrs Vineyard. Wente clones. 100% barrel fermented in neutral French oak barrels. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. A melange of wildflower, fruity lemon and grapefruit, and buttery brioche aromas lead to a mid weight core of yellow apple, lemon, pineapple and toast flavors framed by vibrant acidity, finishing with welcome fruit presence and persistence. Score: 90. Reviewed June 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.573, 125 cases, $42. Sourced from Sonoma Stage, Spring Hill and Terra de Promissio vineyards. Clones are Calera, Pommard, 667 and 777. Barrel fermented in neutral French oak and aged 16 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The brooding nose offers very ripe fruits including black cherry with a note of wine cave and a hint of volatile acidity. Mid weight in style, with sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors accented with spice and lacy oak. The wine finishes with a puckering, sweet and sour finish indicating possible acidulation. Score: 86. Reviewed June 5, 2015 ARTICLE »

2013 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.5% alc., pH 3.42, TA 0.60, 48 cases, $36. Bottled April 27, 2015. Barrel fermented and aged 18 months in neutral French oak. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the bottle. A hint of flinty reduction upon opening transforms to pleasing aromas of lemon oil, kiwi and vanilla. The flavors of lemon-lime, apple and peach are vivid with oak playing a complimentary seasoning role. Soft and slightly viscous in the mouth, with an uplifting and cleansing finish. Score: 90. Reviewed September 18, 2015 ARTICLE »

2013 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 48 cases, $38. Sourced from Terra de Promissio Vineyard. Clone 777. Aged 17 months in neutral French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The slightest VA blows off upon opening revealing an inviting aromatic bouquet of black cherry, blueberry, exotic spice, fennel and sweet oak. Juicy and crisp with middleweight flavors of black cherry and boysenberry and subtle oak-driven notes of molasses, vanilla and nuts. The tannins are nicely merged making for current drinking, and the fruity finish offers some length. When sampled the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose was really alive and the solid core of noble Bing cherry fruit was very inviting. Score: 90. Reviewed September 18, 2015 ARTICLE »

2012 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.5% alc., pH 3.35, TA 0.61, 24 cases, $36. Sourced from Charles Ranch. Wente selection. 100% barrel fermented for 15 months in neutral French oak. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Plenty to like in this wine with an array of aromas including lemon zest, nectarine, white grape, straw bale and saline minerality, and flavors of lemon, kumquat, pear and honey. Very pleasing with a slightly creamy texture. Score: 90. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.59, 24 cases, $38. Sourced from Terra de Promissio Vineyard. Clone 777. Aged 16 months in neutral French oak barrel. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Hi-tone perfume of wild berries, plum, cedary oak and floral blossoms. The middleweight core of black cherry, dark berry and black currant fruits are nicely integrated with seamless tannins. Very polished on the palate, with vivid fruit presence. This wine is ready to drink now. Score: 90. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »

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