Yesterday was a fantastic end-of-the-week barbecue put on by Jalama Wines featuring a broad assortment of BYO leftover wines from the various tasting rooms. And although I only was able to be there for a brief moment in time before personal duties called, I tasted these two gems from Ampelos-
Ampelos 2007 Pinot Noir Rho, Sta. Rita Hills Ampelos Vineyard- Aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak. Biodyamically farmed. The wine was impactful and bold yet subtle and alluring. Bold fruit, earth, floral and spice were all there but you couldn't really tell where one started and another one ended. Polished and fine in structure but still gritty and alive. This is Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir to love. (rating- I like++! - I love!) $42
Ampelos 2007 Grenache Delta, Sta. Rita Hills, Ampelos Vineyard- 31 months in barrel. Biodymanically farmed. Another wine with personality. This had a pleasing pungent "grapiness" and blackberry fruit throughout. Peppered with lively spice and earth flavors and firm juicy tannin along with a just a hint of Grenache heat on the finish, this left a mark. (rating- I like+!) $35
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