Easily the best Palmina white I've had. Straw and flowers on the nose. Quite pleasant. On the palate, nice Eyetalian acidity Lemon zest and a little bit of chenin-like stoniness. Balanced and a nice finish. A good summer wine. It's still got a few years left but I doubt it's getting any better.
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Always a hit with the staff at whatever restaurant I cork this at, last night at Jack's La Jolla this was enjoyed alongside lobster risotto...lively nose of freshly cut white flowers, nice crisp acidity, a great wine to start the night.
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very fruity and fresh tasting, wonderful nose jumps from the glass, this is a great summer wine to drink by itself, better than the BC Chard we had that was $30 more.
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Brought this wine to George's at the Cove in La Jolla, two servers came over to the table to swoon about this wine....and for good reason. Fresh spring flowers, creamy honeysuckle, hint of lime, tangerine. This beauty queen went with hamachi sashimi, octopus, and spicy lobster risotto. Wish I had more left.
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An awesome effort by Steve Clifton...tremendous nose of fresh flowers and great balance...goes great with a range of foods from artichoke dip to spicy Thai food...I liked this wine so much that I had my brother pick up more for me when he was in Lompoc.
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Very interesting -- huge white flower aromas leap from the glass. Flavors are exotic, with lots of creamy lemon custard and tropical fruit. Fruit is rich, ripe and sweet. There is some underlying acidity to balance it. Loved it.
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I bought this on a recomendation from Matt at Brown Derby. Took it home and decided to open with dinner of Lemon and Dill sea scallops. WOW, what a pairing the flavors and acidity of this wine made a world class match. Look for this wine, even if you typically don't like whites that much like me. different and wonderful
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4/14/2010 - stevetimko wrote:
Easily the best Palmina white I've had. Straw and flowers on the nose. Quite pleasant. On the palate, nice Eyetalian acidity Lemon zest and a little bit of chenin-like stoniness. Balanced and a nice finish. A good summer wine. It's still got a few years left but I doubt it's getting any better.
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11/22/2008 - the godfather wrote: 90 Points
drinking really nice right now, a ton fruit but very balanced
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1/5/2008 - the godfather wrote: 89 Points
similar to prior notes
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10/28/2007 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 89 Points
see prev notes
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8/31/2007 - BYOB wrote: 91 Points
Great summer wine. Agree with the comments below by Young Steve, and his drinking comrades.
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7/30/2007 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 93 Points
Always a hit with the staff at whatever restaurant I cork this at, last night at Jack's La Jolla this was enjoyed alongside lobster risotto...lively nose of freshly cut white flowers, nice crisp acidity, a great wine to start the night.
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7/4/2007 - the godfather wrote: 89 Points
very fruity and fresh tasting, wonderful nose jumps from the glass, this is a great summer wine to drink by itself, better than the BC Chard we had that was $30 more.
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7/4/2007 - JOsgood wrote: 90 Points
Good as ever - nose of wildflowers, light on the palate, crisp, dry and balanced. Terrific summer wine that drinks well with food or on its own.
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6/23/2007 - swolas wrote: 91 Points
Love this wine. Great nose, crisp, dry and very nicely balanced.
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4/12/2007 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 93 Points
Brought this wine to George's at the Cove in La Jolla, two servers came over to the table to swoon about this wine....and for good reason. Fresh spring flowers, creamy honeysuckle, hint of lime, tangerine. This beauty queen went with hamachi sashimi, octopus, and spicy lobster risotto. Wish I had more left.
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12/26/2006 - JOsgood wrote: 93 Points
An awesome effort by Steve Clifton...tremendous nose of fresh flowers and great balance...goes great with a range of foods from artichoke dip to spicy Thai food...I liked this wine so much that I had my brother pick up more for me when he was in Lompoc.
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11/17/2006 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 92 Points
Unbelievable bouquet of fresh flowers, nectar, honeysuckle. Incredible effort from Steve Clifton.
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10/15/2006 - A&B wrote: 90 Points
Nice flowery nose with some tropical fruit. Round mouthfeel and good balance.
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9/3/2006 - MJHDC wrote:
Very interesting -- huge white flower aromas leap from the glass. Flavors are exotic, with lots of creamy lemon custard and tropical fruit. Fruit is rich, ripe and sweet. There is some underlying acidity to balance it. Loved it.
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8/31/2006 - pinotwinelover wrote: 92 Points
I bought this on a recomendation from Matt at Brown Derby. Took it home and decided to open with dinner of Lemon and Dill sea scallops. WOW, what a pairing the flavors and acidity of this wine made a world class match. Look for this wine, even if you typically don't like whites that much like me. different and wonderful
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