Exploring
the Wines of Dry Creek Valley Part 2
- Kokomo Winery
By FBWorld Team
We
continue our survey of Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley.
(Last week we looked at Dry Creek Vineyard.) This week, we come
to Kokomo Winery. Since their inception in 2004, the winery
has focused on small production, single-vineyard wines from
Sonoma County, which visitors can try for themselves with a
unique tasting experience, as the winery tasting room is incorporated
into their cellar. If you can't make it out to sample their
wines yourself, here's what our panel thought about a few of
their current releases.
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Kokomo
2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Kokomo Winery
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Dry Creek Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromas of pear, apricot, and orange peal mingle with a
hint of minerals on the nose. Flavors of apricot and mango
are accented by citrusy notes on the palate. A crisp white
with a bright acidity, it's a fine pick to pair with seafood.
610 cases produced.
Rating: 87 |
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Kokomo
2012 Grenache Rosé
Winery:
Kokomo Winery
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Dry Creek Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of red berries, watermelon, and cotton candy
greets the senses. A sip reveals flavors strawberry, red
apple, and watermelon. A friendly, drinkable wine, it's
an ideal bottle to enjoy on a warm afternoon. 623 cases
were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Kokomo
2011 Claret
Winery:
Kokomo Winery
Grape(s): 40 Merlot, 30 % Malbec, &
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Dry Creek Valley
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
Aromatics of bramble fruit and cherries meld with suggestions
of leather and spice on the nose. The palate delivers
flavors of blackberry and black cherry that come together
with notes of earth, spice, and cocoa. A blend with supple
tannins and lively flavors, fans of more robust reds will
enjoy this bottle. About 1,300 cases were made.
Rating: 88 |
By
Jason Barlow
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— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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