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. — 3 days ago

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Brandon Thiessen

9.3

So fun so delicious — 4 years ago

Morgan Ingari

9.1

Good!! Very tannic and easy to drink. — 4 years ago

Brit Young

9.0

This took a while to open up, but once it did- divine *chef’s kiss*. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 85% Viura and 15% Tempranillo Blanco, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with floral scents, 50% aged on lees, other 50% aged in untoasted oak barrels. On the palate flavors of apple and dried apricot with honeysuckle and slight spice. Well balanced with acidity, medium+ finish, nice mouthfeel ending with fruit and floral mineral notes. — 9 months ago

Martinez

9.0

Amazing. Slightly cloudy. Lively, fresh, mineral. Nice saline finish — 2 years ago

Jordyn Dinwiddie

9.0

Tasty, smooth, cherry, rich — 4 months ago

Ethan Samuels

9.6

GAS. Unexpected barnyard nose, prime drinking window I’d imagine. A special wine — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Blend of 85% Viura and 15% Tempranillo Blanco, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with floral scents, 50% aged on lees, other 50% aged in untoasted oak barrels. On the palate flavors of apple and dried apricot with honeysuckle and slight spice. Well balanced with acidity, medium+ finish, nice mouthfeel ending with fruit and floral mineral notes. — 9 months ago

Friday Hill

10

Passion project

A touch of 3rd use French Oak after 30 day maceration

15% ABV

Heavy for a Pinot, great to introduce people to them

Nice acidity and big tart cherry

Beer drinkers wine — 4 years ago