Palmina

Rea IV Sangiovese Blend

9.35 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Malbec, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
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Debbie Adams

Debbie had this 7 years ago

Debbie had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2018
Branden Bidwell

35 Sangiovese, 35 Cab Sauv, 15 Malbec, 15 merlot. I don't know how they do it but Palmina consistently produces wines not only of great quality but with all of the characteristics you'd expect of a good quality Italian wine. Big punch of flavor, acid and tannin that you just don't see in other Italian varietal American wines.

35 Sangiovese, 35 Cab Sauv, 15 Malbec, 15 merlot. I don't know how they do it but Palmina consistently produces wines not only of great quality but with all of the characteristics you'd expect of a good quality Italian wine. Big punch of flavor, acid and tannin that you just don't see in other Italian varietal American wines.

Jun 25th, 2015
Angela Bortugno

Steve Clifton has done an amazing job with the 2012 Rea IV. This blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cab with equal parts Malbec and Merlot is sturdy and made to last, but we drank it last night. It has Cab aromas and structure with the savory and red stone fruit flavors and the earthiness of Sangiovese. If I had known this was a $72 bottle of wine, I would not have poured half a cup into my marinara last night. Now I need to order another bottle!

Steve Clifton has done an amazing job with the 2012 Rea IV. This blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cab with equal parts Malbec and Merlot is sturdy and made to last, but we drank it last night. It has Cab aromas and structure with the savory and red stone fruit flavors and the earthiness of Sangiovese. If I had known this was a $72 bottle of wine, I would not have poured half a cup into my marinara last night. Now I need to order another bottle!

Dec 20th, 2014
Richard Lewis

Black tea on the nose, robust, black cherry, mulberry, tannins on the finish. This should age nicely.

Black tea on the nose, robust, black cherry, mulberry, tannins on the finish. This should age nicely.

Aug 19th, 2017
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.9

Sarah had this 7 years ago

Sarah had this 7 years ago

Feb 19th, 2018