Dear Wine Lover,

Steve Clifton (Co-Owner and Winemaker at Brewer-Clifton and Alder) began Palmina in 1995 when he produced his first vintage in the basement of his own home! In 2000 Chrystal joined the Palmina family and has become involved in all aspects of the business. Steve and Chrystal both have a passion for Italian style wines and express it through every Palmina wine they create. On Saturday Crystal will be sharing several of her favorite wines; Dolecetto, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Tocai Fruiliano, Rosato Rose, a Tuscan Blend, and Alder Syrah from the Alisos Vineyard in Santa Barbara!

*Winemaker's Tasting Notes*
2005 Palmina Santa Barbara Dolecetto $19.89
Translated as “the little sweet one”, the Palmina version is bone dry and big! The wine is, however, made to be appreciated in its youth and is crafted to be enjoyed as it is in Italy - da pronto bevere - a wine to drink now! The dark bluish-purple color of this wine foretells that this may be an early release red wine, but full of character and verve. Aromas of ripe, plush plums complemented by an underlying dusty earthiness and smoky notes invite a first sip. The nose is mirrored on the palates, along with a pleasing balance of moderate acids and dusty tannins and complemented by jammy flavors of a mélange of berries - blueberries, blackberries, mulberries and redcurrant. A nice vibrant finish with a hint of sour cherry and quince reinforces the reputation of “delightful Dolcetto” and offers an invitation to another taste along with a dollop of lively conversation and good company.
2005 Palmina Alisos Tuscan Blend $21.89
Layers of intriguing aromas, flavors and texture are the hallmark of this wine. A dark ruby color invites you to the glass, and a swirl unleashes aromas of grated fresh nutmeg along with hints of hay bale and spice. High-tone notes are provided by the Sangiovese, with the Merlot adding structure and a dark base, all brought together on the mid-palate by the dried Sangiovese. Layers of lavender, violets, dark cherry and black plums are joined by a pleasing prunish note and hints of fresh Mexican bread on the palate. Elegant tannins are represented by a suggestion of baker’s chocolate on the lingering, persistent finish.
2005 Palmina Santa Barbara County Barbera $21.89
A big wine that is bursting with bouquet, layers of fruit and delectable textures, the 2005 Barbera is also elegant and refined. It has “presence”. A garnet color with amethyst highlights shines in the glass, and the first swirl leads to aromas of blackberries, black currant and dried cherries. These dark berry notes are mirrored on the palate, and joined by interesting nuances of blood orange, a hint of wild strawberry and spicy components – Chinese Five Spice, white pepper and a suggestion of menthol. The wine is mouth-filling and yet refreshing, with a crisp acidity and a pleasing finish replete with soft mocha-like tannins.
2000 Palmina Stolpman Vineyard Santa Barbara County Nebbiolo $29.89
This is a complex wine, with a huge variety of aromas, flavors and textures. The nose hints at lilies, lavender and rose petals, while wild berry and ollalaberry flavors combine with those of nutmeg and toasted hazelnuts and almonds. Beautifully integrated oak tannins hint of cocoa powder and apple butter.
2005 Palmina Botesea Rosato Rose $18.89
The 2005 version is a blend of 20% Barbera, 50% Dolcetto and 30% Nebbiolo. The wine’s bouquet of fresh-squeezed cherry juice and rose petals is joined by orange peel and a hint of allspice. A silky texture coats the palate with hints of pomegranate, ripe summer rhubarb and plum pie. Botasea is a bone-dry, full bodied rosé with a refreshingly crisp and balanced acidity, complemented by elegant hibiscus tea-like tannins on the lingering finish. We recommend you chill Botasea, and enjoy it in its youth. A perfect patio wine.
2003 Palmina Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley Tocai Fruiliano $18.89
From the most popularly planted grape from the Friuli region of northeastern Italy, this delicate white exhibits a nose that blends sweet amaretto and honeyed aromas with lychee nut and citrus blossoms. On the palate distinct flavors of white peach blend with meyer lemon and blood orange. The balance provides a very clean and pleasing, lemon curd finish.
2004 Palmina Ashley's Vineyard & Thompson Vineyard Santa Babara Pinot Grigio $18.89
The first impression of the wine is of heady aromatics that are floral, with distinct notes of white flower, apricot blossoms and lilies, with hints of fresh bread and lycees. The wine has a bracing and lively fruit-acid balance, with nuances of minerality, a subtle reminder of fruit-pie meringue and a long, lingering and pleasant lemon-lime finish.
2003 Palmina Bianca Santa Barbara White Wine $19.89
This light, crisp, blended wine is a humble hommage to the dramatic proprietary whites produced in the Friuli region of north-eastern Italy. Bianca is a blend of five white wine grapes: 35% Traminer, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Tocai Friulano, 15% Malvasia Bianca and 5% Pinot Grigio. Each grape contributes floral and fruit notes to the final wine, with the end result truely greater than the sum of the parts.
2003 Alder Alisos Vineyard Santa Barbara County Syrah Sale $19.99 Was $30.00
This is a huge wine - dark, with jewel-like glints of amethysts and garnet. The color is dense, and as you swirl the wine in your glass, the cascading legs exhibit an almost oil-like viscosity. Aromas of blackberry jam, red plums, and a little fresh-baked bread reach you first, then there are hints of old leather and maybe tobacco, combined with hints of bramble and briar. The flavors confirm all of the above - this is a big, bold, brash wine, with huge extraction - dusty red fruit, cherry candy, tobacco, black licorice. The wine packs a big punch, which is well balanced by wine and oak tannins. Very definitely a wine to serve with food.

Tasting hours: Friday 4:00pm to 6:30pm; Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Offer Ends 5/31/2007

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