Excellent, dry white that was perfect with clams this evening. More floral than fruity, this seemed good to go and not sure I’m going to lay down my remaining bottle too long.
Great white to have now while waiting for my other Kobayashi whites (MR) to come around.
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The Sandlands Grenache and Trousseau are, in my opinion, their two best wines. After laying my only bottle down for a few years, I was making lamb and decided today was the day.
Did not get a pepper I expected from a Grenache. This was slightly herbal, almost an oolong or black tea while still having deep fruit and good body. Nothing particularly spectacular but as a whole this was amazing. This was so easy to drink, and amazing with food, but at the same time there was plenty to think about for the times I paid attention.
Could go a few more years, but for me this was in a great place and I wish I had more.
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2021 Kobayashi Winery Viognier WeatherEye Vineyard
3/24/2024 - JBLevinson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent, dry white that was perfect with clams this evening. More floral than fruity, this seemed good to go and not sure I’m going to lay down my remaining bottle too long.
Great white to have now while waiting for my other Kobayashi whites (MR) to come around.
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2018 Sandlands Grenache
3/9/2024 - JBLevinson Likes this wine: 93 Points
The Sandlands Grenache and Trousseau are, in my opinion, their two best wines. After laying my only bottle down for a few years, I was making lamb and decided today was the day.
Did not get a pepper I expected from a Grenache. This was slightly herbal, almost an oolong or black tea while still having deep fruit and good body. Nothing particularly spectacular but as a whole this was amazing. This was so easy to drink, and amazing with food, but at the same time there was plenty to think about for the times I paid attention.
Could go a few more years, but for me this was in a great place and I wish I had more.
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2021 Sandlands Mataro
2/8/2024 - JBLevinson Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lovely already. Seemed simple at opening but after 29 minutes, developed a slight crunchy texture with a lightly spicy but gentle, smooth finish.
The right blend of interesting but not being too much of a thinker (in a good way). Type of wine any drinker could enjoy and appreciate.
So good now. Need to save my other bottle for a few years down the road but this is anything but a a mistake to drink today.
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