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Alma de Cattleya
| Owner(s) | Bibiana Gonzalez Rave |
| Web site | www.AdCWnes.com |
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Articles About Alma de Cattleya
Diversity of Styles Popularize Pinot Noir Rosé (11.23 5/12/2018)
Pinot Briefs (11.25 6/26/2018)
Russian River Valley: Pisoni/Lucia, Cattleya, Benovia, Furthermore & Small Vines (11.44 6/2/2019)
Sips of Recently Tasted Wines (10.50 3/8/2017)
Reviewed Wines
2017 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Rosé of Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.32, TA 0.57, 560 cases, $20.
DIAM cork closure. Both whole cluster pressed and saignée method. Fruit harvested especially for this wine.
Inoculated with a selection of French yeasts, no malolactic fermentation. Aged six months in the cellar before
bottling.
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Moderate pink coral color in the glass. Engaging aromas of orange peel, strawberry, red cherry and
white flower blossom. Mid weight flavors of orange, red berry, pear, white peach and eucalyptus. Slightly
creamy on the palate, with a thirst-quenching finish.
Score: 91.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
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2016 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.59, $28. Sourced
primarily from Sonoma Coast vineyards. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% new. Bottled
unfixed and unfiltered.
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Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Terrific aromas of black cherry,
spice, vanilla, warm brioche and a bit of whole berry ferment. Mid weight flavors of raspberry, dark
cherry and pomegranate backed by invigorating tannins. Streamlined with a silky finish, supportive
oak and a modest finish. This wine veers into Beaujolais territory, and is a light-hearted wine to
enjoy.
Score: 90.
Reviewed November 12, 2017
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2015 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Chardonnay
14.1% alc., $24. Cellared and bottled by
Cattleya Wines. A value-priced offering from Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, the winemaker for Wayfarer,
Pahlmeyer and Cattleya. A low malolactic, lightly oaked style.
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Light golden yellow color and clear in
the glass. Aromas of lemon, pear, flint, petrol and buttered toast lead off. Light in style, with flavors of
lemon, pineapple, golden apple and crusty bread. A polished, clean mouthfeel adds to the appeal.
Score: 89.
Reviewed March 6, 2017
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2017 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Rosé of Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.32, TA 0.57, 560 cases, $20. DIAM cork closure. Both whole cluster pressed and saignée method. Fruit harvested especially for this wine. Inoculated with a selection of French yeasts, no malolactic fermentation. Aged six months in the cellar before bottling. · Moderate pink coral color in the glass. Engaging aromas of orange peel, strawberry, red cherry and white flower blossom. Mid weight flavors of orange, red berry, pear, white peach and eucalyptus. Slightly creamy on the palate, with a thirst-quenching finish. Score: 91. Reviewed May 12, 2018 ARTICLE »
2016 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.59, $28. Sourced primarily from Sonoma Coast vineyards. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% new. Bottled unfixed and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Terrific aromas of black cherry, spice, vanilla, warm brioche and a bit of whole berry ferment. Mid weight flavors of raspberry, dark cherry and pomegranate backed by invigorating tannins. Streamlined with a silky finish, supportive oak and a modest finish. This wine veers into Beaujolais territory, and is a light-hearted wine to enjoy. Score: 90. Reviewed November 12, 2017 ARTICLE »
2015 Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Chardonnay
14.1% alc., $24. Cellared and bottled by Cattleya Wines. A value-priced offering from Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, the winemaker for Wayfarer, Pahlmeyer and Cattleya. A low malolactic, lightly oaked style. · Light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Aromas of lemon, pear, flint, petrol and buttered toast lead off. Light in style, with flavors of lemon, pineapple, golden apple and crusty bread. A polished, clean mouthfeel adds to the appeal. Score: 89. Reviewed March 6, 2017 ARTICLE »