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Winery of the Week: Buena Vista - Sonoma County, Ca

Buena Vista Winery, founded in 1857 by Hungarian immigrant, Agoston Haraszthy, the self-proclaimed "Count of Buena Vista" was California's first premium winery. Today, Buena Vista Winery is returning to its original glory with the complete restoration and re-opening of the historic property. Plus, the wines are achieving new heights under Winemaker Brian Maloney and Consulting Winemaker David Ramey.

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Buena Vista 2014 Carneros Chardonnay
Winery: Buena Vista
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay

Region: Sonoma County, California
Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
A bouquet of pears, peaches, tangerines, and vanilla rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of Asian pear, ripe peach, and orange peelthat interweave with elements of vanilla, minerals, and toasty oak. Pleasant fruit and a slight creaminess make this a lovely aperitif.
Rating: 89

Buena Vista 2013 "Private Reserve" Pinot Noir
Winery: Buena Vista
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Sonoma County, California

Year: 2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
60-65

Review:
Aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries mingle with suggestions of clove, earth, and chocolate on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, plum, and raspberry that open up into undertones of minerals, dark chocolate, and baking spice. Offering layered fruit along with polished tannins, grilled salmon would make a lovely pairing.
Rating: 90

Buena Vista 2014 "Viticultural Society" Zinfandel
Winery: Buena Vista
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel

Region: Sonoma County, California

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, cherries, spice, and earth greet the senses. Blackberry, blueberry, and cherry flavors emerge on the palate, accented by expressions of spice, floral earth, and dark chocolate. Lively flavors and refined tannins make this a great wine for pizza night.
Rating: 90

Buena Vista 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Buena Vista
Grape(s): 86% Cabernet, 11% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petite Verdot

Region: Sonoma County, California

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Aromatics of blackberries, boysenberries, and currants interweave with nuances of floral earth, cocoa, and spice on the nose. With a sip, flavors of currant, boysenberry, and tart blueberry emerge on the palate alongside allusions of dark chocolate, minerals, and all-spice. A Cab with solid structure and rich dark fruit, a New York Steak is an ideal match.
Rating: 90

By Jason Barlow

 

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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