A quartet of wines from our buddies at Rombauer — who’re using excessive now that they’re basking in that Gallo acquisition cash. Nicely finished, people!
2022 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc – 76% Sonoma fruit, 24% Napa. Extremely-tropical, it is a Dole Whip in a glass, filled with pineapple and cream and… nicely, that’s it. Within the warmth of summer time, this may delight anybody with its fruity exuberance, however it’s a bit too candy to pair nicely with meals — except you’re having Hawaiian tonight. B+ / $28
2021 Rombauer Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands – It is a pleasant and approachable pinot noir, vibrant with notes of cherries, some strawberry, and a pinch of baking spice. Whereas a lot of right this moment’s pinot tends to be brooding and extracted, this bottling presents a refreshing character with hints of orange blossoms and lemon curd to brighten up the expertise. A contact of vanilla on the end supplies a be aware of sweetness, however solely simply so. A- / $65
2019 Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – Boldly raisiny with a lush punch of plums and currants, this wine eludes any overt sweetness by tempering its fruitier character with some natural notes and a barely savory edge — touches of wooden smoke and anise influencing the prolonged, immersive end. A licorice be aware endures on the marginally dusky end, although darker fruit notes preserve any astringency in test. Surprisingly deft, it’s a wine that stands up by itself or as a meals companion. A- / $75
2020 Rombauer Zinfandel California – A mutt of a zin, however laser-focused heading in the right direction for the model. Notes of strawberry and cherry cola discover a blissful companion in notes of vanilla and delicate spices — nearly Christmassy at instances. At an embarrassing 15.9% alcohol you’re setting your self up for nothing however bother with this wine, the sweetness on the end evoking Port notes over desk wine. Nonetheless, it really works. B+ / $38
2021 Rombauer Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
$65
