Borra

Sort By:

Borra 2011 Intuition Field Blend White (Lodi)

Price $22

This is a field blend of Kerner, Gewürztraminer and Rieslaner, what winemaker Markus Niggli calls a “Swiss blend.” It opens with a great fleshy nose of pear and almond, showing off a strong foundation of acidity. It’s perfectly dry, with a hint of sea-like saltiness.It almost tastes like Vermentino, but the musky lychee note screams Gewürztraminer. — V.B. (12/1/2012)

points

Borra 2011 Fusion White Wine (Lodi)

Price $17

Another eclectic white from Borra, this blend is 91% Viognier and 9% Gewürztraminer. It’s pungent with notes of apricot fuzz, grapefruit and honey, with a deft floral finish. A light, well-made and refreshing wine, this has sufficient acidity to pair with seafood — V.B. (12/1/2012)

points

Borra 2005 Fusion Red (Lodi)

Online Exclusive

Price $18

This is a lusty, lip-smacking wine. It’s exuberant in blackberry and cherry pie-filling flavors complexed with cola, mocha and anise, with a rich oaky finish of smoke. The tannins are sturdy and refined, and suggest pairing this polished wine with grilled beef and hard cheeses. — S.H. (3/1/2008)

points

Borra 2008 47.5 Degree Limited Release Red Wine (Clements Hills)

Price $35

This blend of 80% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre out of Lodi’s Clements Hills is big all-around: big fruit, big oak (50% new French) and big, dusty tannins. But it has a nice follow-through and finish, a glassful of blackberries for the Petite Sirah lovers in your life. — V.B. (7/1/2011)

points

Borra 2009 Fusion Red (Lodi)

Online Exclusive

Price $19

Fusion blends 79% Syrah, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel and 1% Alicante Bouschet a delicious case in point. Gamy, with flavors of dark earth, thick blackberry jam and dark plum, it’s the tobacco kicker on the finish that’ll bring you back. — V.B. (5/1/2012)

points

Borra 2005 47.5 Red (Lodi)

Online Exclusive

Price $35

Soft, ripe and high-alcohol hot, this Syrah, Petite Sirah, Alicante and Mourvèdre blend has sweet flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry pie filling, M&M candy and smoky vanilla. As sweet and direct as it is, it possesses a deliciousness that makes it easy to like. — S.H. (3/1/2008)

points

Borra 2006 47.5 Syrah (Clements Hills)

Online Exclusive

Price $35

Dry and tannic in youth, with a jammy, somewhat heavy mouthfeel, this wine, from a sub-appellation in Lodi, might benefit from a year or two in the bottle. It has ripe, forward flavors of black currants, cassis, cherries, chocolate and black pepper. — S.H. (8/1/2009)

points

Borra NV Lot 09 47.5 Degree Limited Release Red (Lodi)

Online Exclusive

Price $35

Borra is going old-school here, making the wine nonvintage and putting 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre into Petite Sirah. Smelling of freshly baked bread, the wine is full of structured red fruit, while its tannins are soft and finish is easygoing. A fine bottle for rustic fare. — V.B. (5/1/2012)

Most Reviewed Designations

47.5 47.5 Degree Limited Release Red Wine 47.5 Degree Limited Release Syrah Fusion Fusion White Wine Intuition Field Blend White Lot 09 47.5 Degree Limited Release White Fusion

Most Reviewed Varietals

Red Blend Rhône-style Red Blend Syrah White Blend

2010 Bogle Old Vine

What a delicious Zin this is. Sourced from the warm climates of Lodi and…

(Sponsored)