Subscribe to RSS
Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards – Monterey County
At Wrath, they are all about place. They strive to illuminate the terroir of their vineyards in all of their wines. While part of that mission has to do with choices made during production, another important aspect is the manner in which they take care of the land. To that end, the folks at Wrath have been working with the Central Coast Vineyard team to earn a SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certification. Holding the certification means that the winery operates in a fashion which protects and preserves the planet as well as the surrounding community. Of course, when place is important to you, it’s the only way to go.
Here are a few reviews of Wrath’s current releases by our tasting panel:
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Region: Monterey County
Special Designation: Ex Anima
Year: 2010
Price: 20-25
Review
Aromatics of pear and pineapple meld with notes of sweet spice and wet stone on the nose. The palate offers tropical fruit flavors with suggestions of citrus and fresh minerals. A nice, bright Chardonnay that’s doesn’t have the usual dose of oak and vanilla. If you like the variety drier and a bit more lively, give this bottle a try.
Rating: 89
Farming Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)™
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Monterey County
Special Designation: Ex Anima
Year: 2011
Price: 15-20
Review
A bouquet of lemon and lime melds with floral notes and wet stone to greets the senses. Flavors of pear, gooseberry, and citrus notes combine with nuances of hearty minerals and grassy suggestions on the palate. Fans of crisp, earthy whites will enjoy this wine.
Rating: 88
Farming Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)™
Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County
Special Designation: Pommard 4/777
Year: 2009
Price: 30-35
Review
Discover aromas of plums and red berries meld with suggestions of sweet spice and earth on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of strawberry, plum, and cherry with accents of dusty minerals and vanilla. A lush, smooth Pinot with a nice subtle earthy character, if you enjoy elegant but layered, this is a bottle to try.
Rating: 92
Farming Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)™
3 Comments
2012-03-23
09:02:51
Enjoyed Wrath in Carmel... even bought 2 wine glasses
2012-03-30
08:10:13
[...] Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards Food & Beverage World’s ”Wine of the Week” goes to Wrath Wine. The reviews of their latest releases will leave you wanting to taste them for yourself in one of their tasting rooms located in Carmel and Soledad. [...]
2012-04-01
14:50:15
Love Wrath! Some of my favorite Central Coast artisan wines. So glad to see them on your site.