Lucas & Lewellen
Lucas & Lewellen 2005 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County)
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- $19
There’s a weird discrepancy between the aroma, which is watery, and the flavor, which is very sweet and rich in apricot honey, marzipan, butterscotch and vanilla fudge. If flavor’s all you need, this is a satisfying dessert wine.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
Lucas & Lewellen 2003 Valley View Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County)
- $25
I’m not sure why they held this Cab back a full four years, but it’s smooth and rich and drinkable now. With chocolate-infused cherry-cassis flavors, the wine is soft and gentle, with a finish of licorice and cinnamon spice.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
Lucas & Lewellen 2007 Gewürztraminer (Santa Barbara County)
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- $16
Off-dry, with sugary flavors of dusty spices, pineapples, honeysuckle, apricots and peaches. Not terribly complicated, but savory and crisply clean.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
Lucas & Lewellen 2007 Cote del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County)
- $26
A rustic, rugged wine, dry and tannic. It shows some good blackberry and black currant flavors, with a hint of cocoa, and is at its best now.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Lucas & Lewellen 2007 Valley View Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Santa Barbara County)
- $28
With a rustic mouthfeel and lots of zesty spices, this fruity Cab Franc will easily wash down lusty dishes like short ribs, spare ribs and Szechuan beef.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
Lucas & Lewellen 2007 Valley View Vineyard Petit Verdot (Santa Barbara County)
- $32
Even nearing the age of four, this wine can’t quite overcome its rustic tannins and sharp finish, and never will. With rich blackberry and cassis flavors, it will wash down a nice steak.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
Lucas & Lewellen 2009 Goodchild High 9 Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
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- $30
Shows ripe, forward raspberry and cherry jam flavors, wrapped in a silky texture brightened by crisp acidity. Feels a bit rugged, though, with a green sharpness throughout. Drink up.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Lucas & Lewellen 2008 Viognier (Santa Barbara County)
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- $19
Fruity and very acidic, with jammy flavors of limes and tart green apples. It’s a dry, streamlined wine with some resemblance to Pinot Grigio.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
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