Vanessa

9.1

We’re very sad this is among the last of Kitá Wines on the market… Yet we’re also very grateful to still have a couple of bottles to sip and savor over time.

Kitá Wines was situated in Santa Ynez Valley AVA, within the broader Santa Barbara County of the Central Coast of California, where conditions can range from cool and foggy to warm and dry, depending on your proximity to the coast.

The winery was founded in 2010 by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians with renowned Winemaker Tara Gomez (a Chumash descendant) at the helm of day-to-day operations. Kitá Wines closed in April of 2022, leaving an indelible mark on the wine industry with a lasting (and award-winning) reputation for impeccable quality and deliciousness.

This wine is the 2014 Kitá Wines “Kalaš” red blend, comprised of 48% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, with 13.5% ABV.

It had a medium garnet hue and vibrant notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, plum, violets, green bell pepper, cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, leather, tobacco, and graphite. — a month ago

with Deked1

A B

9.2

Layers of spices. Complex yet refined. White pepper. Cinnamon. Oak. Nutmeg. Delicious and interesting. Tara Traci David Noah Paris. End of night. — 2 years ago

Gary Marek

9.2

Delicious, crisp, acidic white. $10.99 at Binny’s. — 6 months ago

Monique Blanchard

9.0

Really smooth wine. 2013 Reserve — 10 months ago

Dustin & Tara Owens

9.5

Tara gives it a 9.5. Dustin gives it a 8.9. — 2 years ago

A B

9.3

Sediment. Spicy, yet very smooth up front. Decant. A slight tannic finish. Super Bowl dad Tara Erin Myra. — 2 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.2

Funky and interesting Pinot noir. Very affordable. Developed over the following hour. Oxidated (slightly) and bright cherry, good length. A delight. — 7 months ago

with Vicki

Nagib Nasr

9.4

Orin Swift at its best!!! Thank you Tara!! — a year ago

Andy Stabile

9.4

Took a minute for this to open up, but when it did, it was fantastic. Fruits kept some boldness, but still had some earthiness in there. Great velvety mouth feel. @Mes Amis with Tara, Bo & Kevin — 2 years ago

Dustin & Tara Owens

9.2

Tara likes it. Mucho gusto. Tara wants to buy more. fresh fruit forward.  — 2 years ago