Novella
Novella 2005 Chardonnay (Paso Robles)
- Best Buy
- $10
Another unoaked Chard hits the market, and with good results at a good price. Nothing but juicy peach, pear and pineapple flavors and crisp acidity. Oak probably would have brought it down.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Novella 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $12
Pretty nice country-style Cabernet, a little hot and peppery, but dry, with the smooth, polished tannins you want in a red table wine. The flavors are of currants, herbs and oak, and at this price, you get lots of style.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Novella 2005 Rayons de Soleil Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles)
- $12
Lovers of inexpensive sweet white wines have lots to enjoy with this one. It’s sweet and fruity in pineapple, apricot, tangerine, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors, balanced with crisp acids.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Novella 2003 Synergy Red (Paso Robles)
- $14
A blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Sangiovese, the ’03 Synergy is quite a nice wine. It’s dry and balanced. You notice the cut of acidity that makes the tastebuds whistle and get ready for food. Then the supporting cast of cherries and herbs steps in. Good food wine, fair price.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Novella 2001 Brothers Vineyard 6, Block 5 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $11
Smells young, fresh and grapy, with plummy, blackberry flavors and mouthwatering acidity. Wash simple foods down with this dry, affordable red wine.
— S.H.
(6/1/2004)
Novella 2002 Brothers Ranch Vineyard Pinot Grigio (Paso Robles)
- $13
Fresh and fruity, with sweetish flavors of apples, cotton candy and peaches. Seems like it has a little sugar, but it’s nice and crisp with acidity.
— S.H.
(6/1/2004)
Novella 2001 Chardonnay (Paso Robles)
- $11
Smells nice, with apple, smoke and vanilla flavors. Turns modestly flavorful in the mouth, with some pleasant fruit and a spicy finish.
— S.H.
(6/1/2004)
Novella 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles)
- $10
Zesty, clean and fruity, with ripe grapefruit juice, fig and melon flavors. This SB finishes with a slightly sweet flourish of honey. From the beach to the patio, it’ll be just fine.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
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