Palmina 2008 Honea Nebbiolo (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Nebbiolo
Winery: Palmina / Honea

Gravel, asphalt and iron drive the minerally nose of this bottling, which also shows cigar box, cherry leather, stewed strawberry and chocolate-caramel aromatics. There is plenty of both tannic grip and vibrant acidity once sipped, with cherries, cranberries and oregano elements making for a saucy palate. Drink 2017–2025.