The 2018 Grenache Alisos Vineyard is bright, floral and effusive. Soft and open knit the 2018 Grenache shows off compelling notes of blood orange, cherries in liqueur, spice and mint. There is so much to like here.
2018 Syrah Alisos Vineyard has an opaque, purple-black color and a very youthful nose with baked blueberries and blackberries, blackcurrant, dusty earth and black cherries with boysenberry preserves and an underlying floral/herbal notion. Full-bodied, it's dense in the mouth with oodles of fruit and latent layers, framed by firm, grainy tannins and finishing long with herbal hints. 91 - 93 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Cabernet Franc Curtis Vineyard is a very rare Santa Barbara Franc that actually conveys tons of varietal character, and that is what Franc is all about at the end of the day. A rush of Dark red/purplish fruit, dried herbs, rose petals and dried flowers saturates the palate. Wonderfully poised, elegant and so expressive, the Franc is lights out. Don't miss it. 96 pts Antonio Galloni
Our versatile take on France’sChâteauneuf-du-Pape is made with Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsualt. Custom blended each vintage and aged in neutral oak, this crowd-pleasing wine strikes a perfect balance between bright red fruit, spice and earth. Year after year, our Pape Star remains a fan favorite for its medium-bodied weight, elegant texture and versatility when it comes to pairing wine and food.
The 2019 Syrah Alisos Vineyard is stunning. Rich, vibrant and full of character, the 2019 captures all the best this site has to offer. The purity of the flavors, the aromatics, the textural feel, they are all those of a magnificent, hugely pedigreed wine. Silky tannins wrap it all together in style. The 2019 Alisos Syrah is another magnificent effort from Magan Eng. 96 pts Antonio Galloni
The MV Special K Blend Take 3, a blend of 48% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 17% Syrah, 8% Zinfandel, 5% Cinsault and 4% Counoise, is bright, flavorful and easy to drink. Pale ruby-purple, it has alluring, iron-streaked scents of blood orange, pomegranate and autumnal accents. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy, with bursts of intense fruity flavor on the long finish. Drink this multi-vintage wine over the next 2-3 years.
2018 Syrah Larner Vineyard is medium to deep ruby-purple with a youthful nose of fresh fruits including blueberry and boysenberry preserves, warm black cherries and berries, dried herbs, cocoa and lilac. Medium to full-bodied, it has a good balance of fruitiness with floral and herbs notes, grainy-textured tannins and great freshness, finishing long. 90 - 92 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
