Palmina Larner Vineyard Malvasia Bianca 2010, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara
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Critic Reviews (2)
Wonderfully fresh, fragrant, floral (and rare) example of malvasia here from Steve Clifton, full of ripe, honeyed...
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Malvasia is widely planted in Italy - much less so in California. But given this ripe, exotic and intriguing wine...
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Community Reviews (4)
Medium straw in colour with an intense floral nose.
Can’t miss wine that one must try. So easy to drink that one can drink 2 bottles in one sitting and not realize it.
Positives: A perfect summer sipper featuring Ylang Ylang, lychee, peach, anise, lemon, orange, pink grapefruit and fennel on the finish. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None.
Interesting Notes: A cross between Viognier, Muscat and Gewürztraminer. Malvasia is predominantly grown in Italy, but this rare find in California is a gem.
Drink now on or over the next 2 years on its own or pair it with Cayman style Wahoo Ceviche.
Tasted: 11 May 13
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 8.5/10 (Clearance price 9/10) Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
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Lots of lychee, white peach, tangerine, white flowers and other sweet orchard fruit.
An obviously well made wine, and the overwhelming fruit is moderated on the palate, with a smooth finish.
Tasted October 2013.
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Lychees and floral flavors on the palate. A light enjoyable wine for sipping on a warm summer evening. Tasted September 2013.
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Lychee was dominant on the nose. Very well made and subtle on the palate. Tasted October 2013.
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