Orange County, Central Region

Ducard Vineyards

Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023

This wine is dark in color. The nose is complex, offering blackberry and blueberry fruit in addition to anise, black pepper, and herbal notes. The palate is savory, with earth, tar, and spice dominating the flavor package. Tannic grip is easy to handle, yet workman enough to do a job on a rib eye steak. The finish is medium long, and the savory aspect lingers. — 25 days ago

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Kutch Wines

McDougall Ranch Pinot Noir 2012

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Jay, Mark and 13 others liked this

Horton Vineyards

Orange County Rkatsiteli 2017

Wow, what a surprise! Light and brisk. Honeysuckle big time. No after taste and a great finish like very faint citrus but no fruity. Wonderful in summertime with an ice cube. Lovely!! — 3 years ago

Neal liked this

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age!
— 2 months ago

Juan, Tom and 2 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Pet' Nat Ballard Canyon Trousseau 2021

A beautifully balanced nose, with an almost like, Starburst like aroma on one end, currents of florals on the other, and a pale orange color. The bubbles and not overly aggressive, and the palate has amazing balance and energy, with many more rose-like notes, with hints of peach, candied strawberries and silky floral, nectar like textures. Perfect brunch choice! — 2 years ago

Horton Vineyards

The Tower Series Norton 2018

ESF
8.9

Man I just love Norton - it is such a fun, expressive wine. It’s loud & boisterous and downright unruly, but it’s uniquely American. Inky and brimming with black fruit galore & then menthol, medicinal, licorice, forest floor, squirrely spice just pour out of the glass. So expressive. On the palate it is voluptuous w/plenty of acidity & tannins, it’s just a bit clumsy, but it means well. Black fruit compote with kitchen sink spices envelope the palate. Decent finish. Don’t know what the hell you’re supposed to eat with this stuff but it’s a lot of fun. — 4 years ago

Jason, Lyle and 3 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

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Norton! Yes👍
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Norton grape is fantastic!

Stolpman Vineyards

"Love You Bunches" Orange

Skin contact White wine (orange wine)
Santa Barbara county.
More Rose color than orange. Full body. Flavors of stone fruit (peaches and apricots).
Blend of Gewurzt, Pinot Gris, semillon.
$26
— 4 months ago

Union Sacré

Dry Riesling 2022

Orange wine. Cloudy and dry. — 8 months ago

Scotty-Boy!

Uno Numero Grenache Blanc Blend 2020

A very Californian orange — 3 years ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2019

Delectable Wine
9.3

The 2019 Grenache (Santa Barbara County) is a blend from various sites in the appellation. Bright and effusive, the Santa Barbara Grenache is particularly expressive. All the elements are so complementary. Blood orange, mint, spice and star anise lend gorgeous nuance. Bright acids and a spine of tannin make this far more than an entry-level offering. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)
— 4 years ago