Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley (2004)
| Winery: | Kenneth Volk Vineyards |
| Region: | USA » California » Santa Barbara County » Santa Maria Valley |
| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Kenneth Volk Vineyards
Kenneth Volk Vineyards is located on Tepusquet Road, in the northeastern portion of the Santa Maria Valley AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. The property is located at the mouth of Tepusquet Canyon on the Sisquoc River Bench.
The vineyard and winery property was formerly the "original" Byron Winery (the "new" Byron Winery is located next door), established by Ken Byron Brown in 1981. In 1994 the winery was acquired by the Robert Mondavi Winery Corporation. Ken Volk purchased the building and land at the end of 2004, after over a year of negotiations. The sale included the winery and vineyard only - no brands, no wine, and no on-going business venture.
Ken was attracted to the property for a variety of reasons, including its beautiful, tranquil location along the ever-flowing Tepusquet Creek, and the oak and sycamore riparian habitat surrounding the winery. Another blessed feature of the site is its adjacency to some of the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in Santa Barbara wine country. Read more »
Very smooth pinot noir with fruity flavors and long finish.
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January 2011
Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Cuvée 2007
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May 2010
Kenneth Volk Mourvedre Lime Kiln Valley Enz Vineyard 2006
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Inviting nose of sweet vanilla, mint/forest, hints of earth, leather, red fruit (cherry berry). Heavy on the tonque, nice acid, with lip-smacking, deep, and notably sour fruit (raspberry, red currant, and cherry) starting on the attack and continuing through the mid-palate and finish. Balanced but favors the fruit. Well-integrated, off-dry. ... Read More
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April 2010
Kenneth Volk Red Bordeaux Blend San Luis Obispo County Claret Carmody Mcknight Vineyard 2004
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November 2009
Kenneth Volk Merlot Paso Robles 2005
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I tried this one and it rocks!!!...definitely makes my top ten list...for me a top pick merlot means that it is great for sipping and great with a variety of foods. this one held up to both standards: was great on its own and also fantastic with a wide variety of tapas...loved it! Read More
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November 2009
Kenneth Volk Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2006
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I'm not much of a barrel fermented chardonnay fan, but this wine blows me away. Ripe white nectarine and peach aromas are followed by layers of stonefruit and a rich, creamy mouthfeel. I'm buying a case for Turkey day this year! Read More
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November 2009
Kenneth Volk Malvasia 2007
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Big sweet floral aromatic note jumps out of the glass. This wine has got more up front tropical / honeysuckle aroma than any I have ever smelled. I don't know how Ken Volk pulls it off, but he is a genius. Read More
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November 2009
Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2006
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Rich dark cherry aromas followed by a full mouthfeel and lingering finish. This has got to be the VERY best Pinot Noir you can buy for the money. Read More
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June 2009
Kenneth Volk Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2006
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