Enkidu winery…what a fantastic place! I haven’t been this excited for a new winery for a long time, and we seem to have plenty around here. Enkidu is a small boutique winery in Sonoma Valley off of Hwy 12, in Santa Rosa. Ok the wine, every single wine I had was superb, from the crisp refreshing Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, to the luscious E Cabernet Sauvignon, and all three Pinots I had in between; even the Rosé was delicious!
The wine we opened last night Humbaba was particularly interesting.
Humbaba is a Rhone style blend, made up of 70% Syrah and 30% Petite Syrah from four different local appellations.
From the Russian river and Rincon Valleys cool climates they get there Syrah, the Petite Syrah came from both the Southern Napa Valley and from Lake County in the Red hills appellation.
Aromas of raspberries, blackberries, white pepper, and a lot of people might say vanilla here, but it’s chewier than that…like marshmallow, herbs like mint and tarragon. Big flavors with loads of ripe fruit full bodied and jammy; like biting into a berry pie. Soft tannins very drinkable now but can definitely be cellared for a few years.
Humbaba runs $25.00 for a 750 ml bottle…well worth it!
Enkidu winery
8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
http://www.enkiduwines.com/
The wine we opened last night Humbaba was particularly interesting.
Humbaba is a Rhone style blend, made up of 70% Syrah and 30% Petite Syrah from four different local appellations.
From the Russian river and Rincon Valleys cool climates they get there Syrah, the Petite Syrah came from both the Southern Napa Valley and from Lake County in the Red hills appellation.
Aromas of raspberries, blackberries, white pepper, and a lot of people might say vanilla here, but it’s chewier than that…like marshmallow, herbs like mint and tarragon. Big flavors with loads of ripe fruit full bodied and jammy; like biting into a berry pie. Soft tannins very drinkable now but can definitely be cellared for a few years.
Humbaba runs $25.00 for a 750 ml bottle…well worth it!
Enkidu winery
8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
http://www.enkiduwines.com/
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