Daniel Bloom

9.1

A very, very interesting specimen. After 23 years, the cork was a mess, broke in half and from the appearance it wasn’t going to be a good experience.
Then I pour/tested some and VIOLA!As the Beatles said “ all together now”.
In a way it freaked me out.
So…Blood, salt, meatiness and some funk ( mushrooms)on the nose. Smells somewhat thick as these varietals go. So… stickingmy snozh in there tells me tales of Italian Syrah by way of California, with Nebbiolo riding in second. Now, this wine is predominantly Nebbiolo in the blend , 50% ( 25%Barbera/25%Syrah),but it comes in secondarily. On the palette as well. It’s rich but not gloppy, tannins still evident, as is the acidity. I’d have liked to seen this ten years ago ( ha ha).
With roasted sausages and a variety of mushrooms it does nicely… though it dominates at 14.9°.
Color me intrigued.
With Randy
Thanks @chambers street wines — 9 days ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Mineral, peach and lime aromas and flavors, very youthful, crisp and refreshing, nice acid balance, medium-long finish, very nice! — 5 years ago

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Jim McCusker

9.3

Wow. Totally surprised by this wine. As I understand it, La Voix is an offshoot from Steve’s flagship operation, Palmina (the best Italian varietal-based wines outside of the Old Country, IMHO). I was a bit skeptical at first - was concerned about it being over-oaked like the one vintage of John Alban’s Perra Docs North offerings that I’ve had - but this is terrific (and an amazing QPR). Definitely has an old-world flare to it in terms of acidity and minerality (more Chablis than Burgundy), but with CA fruit through and through. Do yourself a favor and try one of these! — 6 years ago

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James Forsyth

8.9

A solid rosé. Nicely perfumed, floral. — 8 years ago

Alejandro Medina

9.5

Please send your ratings about this “nebbiolo” — 9 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Melon, strawberries, acid on the finish. Very nice rosé of Sangiovese and Barbera. — 9 years ago

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R Bl

9.4

Best American Nebbiolo I’ve tasted! At 20 years old, fresh varietal flavor, still juicy with just the right tannic grip. Flat-out excellent. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine has a light yellow-gold tint. The nose is a bit muted, but showy enough to offer some nice lemon, apricot and salinity notes. The salinity comes across clearly on the palate, and so does the lemon. Most noteworthy is the very fresh acidity. The ocean influence is strong here, and you should pair this wine with crustaceans. The citrus minerality hangs around for quite awhile after the sip. — 2 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Great example of a New World malvasia. Outpaces what Steve Clifton at Palmina does with this varietal in terms of depth and length (chalk that up to winemaker’s preference). No idea about how well it might age, but I wouldn’t bother waiting! — 6 years ago

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Jim McCusker

9.2

One of the great things about Palmina is that they pull stuff from their cellar from time to time and offer them as part of wine club shipments. This took about 20-30min to open up (had some funky aromas initially which eventually blew off), but once it did it showed some great, older aromas of dried strawberries, hints of sour cherry, and old leather. Great acidity on the palate...and it went great with the AMAZING pork fried rice dish that Vanessa made us for dinner! — 6 years ago

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Brent Morgan

9.2

Autunno white. Fun and funky. Lost of herbs in the glass. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.1

Super bright, very acidic, red currant on the mid palate. — 9 years ago

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Elizabeth Urquhart

10

Il fornaio wine lunch — 9 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Not too many acres planted to this. God acidity and fruit with dust. There’s a sweet/sour fruit component I like. I feel like this winery is the evolution of palmina from years ago with better vines and technique. — a year ago

Mark Eastom

8.9

Showing its age, but hanging in there. Big cherry, licorice, slight celery, earth, dates and nice acid. Great with lasagna. — 3 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

A nice lineup of six Barolo-like reds, from 1999-2014. — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.1

An excellent northern Italy-esque wine to start the evening... — 6 years ago

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Gene Buonviri

8.9

Open and enjoy! Nice earthy tones and long clean finish. — 8 years ago

Harrison Wall

8.9

Smooth, dark berry. This is good. — 9 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Cherry on the nose, light bodied, black tea and cranberry. — 9 years ago

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