KENEFICK RANCH 2017 PROPRIETARY WHITE "PICKETT ROAD WHITE" CALISTOGA 750ml

2 Reviews
Item #:
235190
Bottle Size:
750ml
Quantity On Hand:
5
$23.95
Tom Kenefick's Ranch is one of the Crown Jewels Napa Valley's Calistoga AVA. The property is located off Picket Road, next to other noteworthy vineyards such as Araujo, Kelly Fleming, and Hundred Acre. Plus, Kenefick Ranch has been a source for top-notch wineries such as Lewis, Dalla Valle, and Behrens & Hitchcock.

On the nose, nuances of Kaffir lime zest and anise. The palate consists of orange blossom, lemon meringue filling and a crisp, underlined, well-balanced structure and mouthfeel. Dr. Kenefick enjoys sipping this on his patio in the Summer.
Overall Rating

3 out of 5 Based on 2 Reviews

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    13th Feb 2024

    Leigh Pomeroy

    Oxidized

    I was intrigued by this 6-year-old Rhône blend (at the time of tasting) because of its origins, blend and producer, from whom I've never tasted a wine. Bottled in clear glass — never a good idea for a white — it showed quite a bit of caramel color. There is obvious oxidation in the nose as well as in the taste, but it made me think of the style of wine that was once favored in traditional Frascati. More like a fino Sherry than a Rhône, if one is accepting of the "old style" of white wine making, this is certainly interesting. However, the wine is on its downside: a warning to the wise.

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    12th Feb 2024

    Leigh

    On its last legs but still interesting

    I was intrigued by this 6-year-old Rhône blend (at the time of tasting) because of its origins, blend and producer, from whom I've never tasted a wine. Bottled in clear glass — never a good idea for a white — it showed quite a bit of caramel color in the glass. There is obvious oxidation in the nose as well as in the taste, but it made me think of the style of wine that was once favored in traditional Frascati. More like a fino Sherry than a Rhône, if one is accepting of the "old style" of white wine making, this is certainly interesting, even enjoyable. However, the wine is certainly on its downside: a warning to the wise.