2017 Dropout Carignan Colombini Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 85.3 points

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  5/15/2020 - buffyst Likes this wine: 88 Points

  There is a lot of value to be found in the North Coast AVA. The 2017 Dropout Carignan from Colombini Vineyard is one such example. This is a fresh take on what traditionally has been a major blending grape from the Mediterranean. The AVA has its share of standalone Carignan producers; e.g., a few of my faves include Baxter, Coturri, Frick, and Seghesio. This one is a lighter style. Translucent eggplant in color. Pure fruit aromas -- especially plum and raspberry -- mix with moist earth (thank you, jonbishop321) in a lively manner that is sheer delight to inhale. Good acidity both quenches the thirst and refreshes the palate, en route to a very friendly finish. Balanced, light on its feet, and a good food companion. The 15% abv is really not noticeable. Neither are the tannins. Drink now.

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  11/18/2019 - Jonbishop321 wrote:

  Dropout Colombini Vineyard Carignan 2017 (Retail $36)
  From top winemaker Jon Keyes, this is a juicy, literaly mouth-watering bottle of liquified plums, raspberry and earthy beries, made to be consumed right away with all manner of hearty deliciousness. Fresh, pure and finely tuned, it's a very cool find for us and probably your next favorite house wine!

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