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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 2007 San Bernabe Vineyard Malvasia Bianca (Monterey)
- $24
A lovely Malvasia that shows how well this variety can do in California. Dry and tartly crisp, it shows rich flavors of oranges, limes, flowers and vanilla. Try as an exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
Kenneth Volk 2008 Santa Marie Cuvée Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $24
A rich, oaky Chardonnay, brimming with pure, ripe flavors of oranges, pears, limes and spicy tropical fruits. Has a creamy, honeyed taste that make it almost sweet, but it’s fundamentally a dry table wine.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Kenneth Volk 2009 Enz Vineyard Zinfandel (Lime Kiln Valley)
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- $36
A big, bold Zin, with a kick of peppery spices. Really front-loaded with wild berry, currant, cherry pie and sweet tobacco flavors. Nothing subtle about this barbecue-friendly powerhouse.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Kenneth Volk 2005 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
- $24
Former Wild Horse proprietor Ken Volk is back with his own personal brand after selling the winery. He’s sourced his fruit from this very famous old vineyard. It’s a good start, a deep golden wine showing ripe apricot, pear and sweet smoky oak flavors.
— S.H.
(7/1/2008)
Kenneth Volk 2008 Enz Vineyard Zinfandel (Lime Kiln Valley)
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- $36
Soft and mellow at three-plus years, this pleasant Zinfandel has sweet, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors, sprinkled with pepper, cinnamon and clove. It’s a nice wine to drink now with steaks, roasts, barbecue.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Kenneth Volk 2006 Sierra Madre Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $48
Tart in acidity and a bit thin, with green, minty flavors that give a sting to the cherries, cola and sandalwood. Not going anywhere, so drink up.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
Kenneth Volk 2007 Santa Maria Cuvée Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $28
Simple and soft, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola, red currants and sandalwood. The texture is nice and silky, but there’s not a whole lot going on. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2009)
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