Kenneth Volk
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Kenneth Volk 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
- $30
Rich and ripe, this wine has flavors of tangerines, nectarines and limes, which are brightened by crisp acidity. The oak influence shows in the form of buttered toast and honey notes. It should develop in the bottle over the next six years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $48
The ripe, dramatic flavors of blackberry and cherry seem like they’re right out of the jam jar, and they meld with toasty oak and crisp, coastal-inspired acidity. This needs some time in the bottle to knit together, so give it 5–6 years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2008 Cabernet Franc (Paso Robles)
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- $36
A lovely wine, that’s gentle, feminine and dry—just what Cabernet Franc is supposed to be. Kudos to Kenneth Volk for holding it back this long. It’s still pretty tannic, but the cherry and currant flavors have a savory hint of green herbs that lend complexity and deliciousness. This may be the perfect steak wine.
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
- $48
A little ungainly now, with its tightness, tannins and oak all at odds with each other. There’s plenty of primary cherry, black raspberry and red currant fruit, brightened with vibrant acidity for balance. This Pinot Noir should develop by the end of 2010.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
Kenneth Volk 2011 Riverbench Vineyard Albariño (Santa Maria Valley)
- $24
One of the fuller-bodied Albariños out there, this bottling, from veteran winemaker Volk, is dense in cream, tangerine, Meyer lemon, hazelnut and spice flavors. It’s a complex wine that changes in interesting ways as it warms up in the glass.
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2009 Santa Maria Cuvee Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
- $30
A very rich, ripe Pinot that merits its high score for the sheer California-ness of flavor. The fruit is enormously attractive with raspberries and cherries, yet fine tannins and acidity provide the balance needed to make it feel round and graceful in the mouth. Ready to drink now.
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2011 Jaybird Unoaked Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
- $24
With this bottling, Kenneth Volk has produced the quintessential cool-climate, unoaked Chardonnay. The grape variety reveals itself strongly, with classic peach and tropical fruit flavors that are very ripe, almost apricoty. The Santa Maria Valley’s chilly climate shows up in brisk, mouthwatering acidity, while the finish is thoroughly dry. Additional richness…
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
Kenneth Volk 2009 Santa Maria Cuvee Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
- $30
A few years of bottle age have softened and mellowed this Chard, making it very nice for drinking now. It has lovely orange, Asian pear and mango flavors, with just the right touch of oak, and a rich, creamy mouthfeel.
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
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