Lot 319 | 2018 Santa Barbara County Nebbiolo 750ml

Lot 319
2018 Santa Barbara County Nebbiolo

Deep garnet. 20-months in barrel and years in a zipped up tank have open up the bouquet beautifully with rose water, candied fig, ripe strawberry and orange marmalade underpinned with savory leather and tobacco leaf tinged minerality. Smooth and silky up front and resolving with a chewy, robust tannin structure that perfectly mirrors the bouquet on your palate. Bone-dry throughout with fruit and earth in perfect balance, this wine finishes long, echoing with red fruit richness and nicely attenuated minerality. Delicious!

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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Sorry it is Gone

"Yummm... liquid rose petals. Please Cam, purchase future lots of this varietal from the central coast."

Robert B. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Not the same as Italian nebbiolo but still pretty good!"

Simon B. (5/5)

Nebbiolo yum

"My wife and I love this Nebbiolo! Super drinkable I wish I could get my hands on more!"

Andrew C. (5/5)

Not the stereo typical Nebbiolo -

"This is bright and fresher than old world Nebbiolo's - raspberries, cranberries, lighter fruits and well balanced to me. Definitely more fruit forward and a real easy drinker. Goes really well with foods or by itself. This is so under the radar and delicious. And it’s ready to drink now… which is a bonus. One of my favorite wines from dN - I've purchased 3+ cases so clearly a winner for me!"

Marjie K. (5/5)

A fun wine that's in

"A fun wine that's in a good place - a little fuller-bodied and more chewy than many other nebbiolos I've had, but it's a super pasta-friendly wine with lovely fruit profile."

Alexander S. (5/5)

Perfect With Pasta

"Though big in alcohol, this wine was surprisingly lighter on my palate. At a recent dinner party, we served the Nebbiolo (along with a few other varietals) paired with coq au vin over noodles, and lot 319 was the favorite. This is a great value."

Randy H. (4/5)

Very tasty

"Very tasty"

Margaret A. (4/5)

Full Bodied. Should age well

"Overall, this wine offers a well-rounded and enjoyable drinking experience, with its smooth texture, balanced flavors, and long-lasting finish. It is a great choice for those who appreciate complexity and depth in their wines."

Michael S. (4/5)

Italy in California

"Every bottle of California Central Coast wine I have tried has been really delicious! Rich, spicy, fruity with lots of acid to match up perfectly with an Italian pasta & red sauce dinner! Also a tremendous bargain!"

Steve H. (5/5)

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