Astonishingly fresh with intense yet delicate notes of melon, honey and well-spiced ripe grapefruit. Enormous concentration, plush flavors of ripe apricot and pear, perfectly balanced by acidity and a long finish.
Winery: Tudor Wines
Owners: Dan and Christian Tudor
Founded: 2000
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Every year our grandfather Tudor used to make wine for his friends and family. It’s a tradition. The Tudor family has been growing grapes and lavender – and making wine on the Island of Hvar in Croatia – for over 2,000 years. The Tudors began growing grapes in California early in the 1900’s and continue to operate one of the largest table grape vineyards in the country.
In an increasingly mechanized world, there are still a few handcrafted products that stand out. Fine wine is one of them. At Tudor Wines, we select fruit from family-owned vineyards and transform it into wine using traditional techniques. These include small fermentations mixed by hand and aging in French barrels. The resulting wine has a purity of expression that cannot be duplicated on a larger scale.
On the island of Hvar in Croatia, the Tudor family has grown grapes and lavender for hundreds of years in a small village called Velo Grablje. The island of Hvar is the longest Adriatic island. It has plenty of lavender fields, olive groves, and vineyards. Hvar is, no doubt, an exceptional island, both in summer and winter. Due to its mild winter climate and rich subtropical vegetation, it has also been called the Croatian Madeira. An average of 2724 hours of sunshine per year makes Hvar one of the sunniest places in Croatia.
This tradition of growing grapes continued when Christians’ grandfathers moved to California and planted table grape vineyards in the 1920’s. These are Dan Tudor and Sons and Vincent B. Zaninovich farms located in Delano, California. Christian worked at Dan Tudor and Sons during the summer picking seasons throughout high school and college 1988-1998.
Dan Tudor first made wine in 1982 while working for cousin Louie Lucas, the founding and managing partner of Tepuesquet Vineyards in the Santa Maria valley. There were 1700 acres of high quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, and Riesling to choose from. The 1982 and 1983 wines along with a 1983 sparkling wine all won 1st and 2nd place awards in the Santa Barbara County Fair and later at the Santa Cruz County Fair amateur wine competitions. Dan, inspired and encouraged, began his lifelong goal to start a winery and make world-class wine.
In 1997, Dan began his quest and discovered Monterey County’s potential as top-flight winegrowing region. Its vast microclimates and terroir allow for over 40 different grape varieties but it was Pinot Noir that Dan pursued. Dan’s first cousin Christian Tudor, committed to preserving the family tradition, teamed up with Dan to start Tudor Wines and create handcrafted wines.
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Nacina Santa Lucia Highlands Off Dry Riesling by Dan Tudor
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $129.99 $10.83/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Nacina SLH Off-Dry Riesling - $50 = 27.76%
I’ve liked some of these wines in the past. Given that molarchae and I both enjoy Riesling, even if a little off dry, this is a potential share for us.
Speaking of which…what’s the acidity, pH, and RS like for this wine?
My wife and I loved the 2012 we picked up off woot many moons ago. Good QPR at $14.50 back then, $2 cheaper here at case pricing even with ice and express shipping. Very tempted…
I decided to pull the trigger for a case when I looked at the site this morning but decided to wait until I got to work to do it. However after a quarter mile hike across the asphalt parking lot the soles of my shoes nearly melted off… so I reconsidered my purchase.
@Ammerie Thanks for the excellent question. Note, with the pH and TA the wine still falls into the Off Dry category. Most important it is off dry on the palate. This is my go to wine for warm summer days and pairing with most any dish.
Alcohol % 11.54
pH 2.87
TA 0.88
Residual Sugar 2.26
I had a couple of friends looking for some Rieslings that would have jumped on this, with only a little push.
What we got was a bit too little way to late, and with no rats I guess we’ll all keep looking.
Hopefully the wayward rats will be trapped and caged for a time and Ariana will have more success in verifying the Golden Tickets are distributed to those committed and capable of performing to the duty that comes with the ticket in a timely manner.
The community here deserves better, and the labrat program only works when duty is fulfilled.
Tasting Notes
Astonishingly fresh with intense yet delicate notes of melon, honey and well-spiced ripe grapefruit. Enormous concentration, plush flavors of ripe apricot and pear, perfectly balanced by acidity and a long finish.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$376.72/case at Tudor Wines (for 2014 vintage, including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Tudor Wines
Owners: Dan and Christian Tudor
Founded: 2000
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Every year our grandfather Tudor used to make wine for his friends and family. It’s a tradition. The Tudor family has been growing grapes and lavender – and making wine on the Island of Hvar in Croatia – for over 2,000 years. The Tudors began growing grapes in California early in the 1900’s and continue to operate one of the largest table grape vineyards in the country.
In an increasingly mechanized world, there are still a few handcrafted products that stand out. Fine wine is one of them. At Tudor Wines, we select fruit from family-owned vineyards and transform it into wine using traditional techniques. These include small fermentations mixed by hand and aging in French barrels. The resulting wine has a purity of expression that cannot be duplicated on a larger scale.
On the island of Hvar in Croatia, the Tudor family has grown grapes and lavender for hundreds of years in a small village called Velo Grablje. The island of Hvar is the longest Adriatic island. It has plenty of lavender fields, olive groves, and vineyards. Hvar is, no doubt, an exceptional island, both in summer and winter. Due to its mild winter climate and rich subtropical vegetation, it has also been called the Croatian Madeira. An average of 2724 hours of sunshine per year makes Hvar one of the sunniest places in Croatia.
This tradition of growing grapes continued when Christians’ grandfathers moved to California and planted table grape vineyards in the 1920’s. These are Dan Tudor and Sons and Vincent B. Zaninovich farms located in Delano, California. Christian worked at Dan Tudor and Sons during the summer picking seasons throughout high school and college 1988-1998.
Dan Tudor first made wine in 1982 while working for cousin Louie Lucas, the founding and managing partner of Tepuesquet Vineyards in the Santa Maria valley. There were 1700 acres of high quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, and Riesling to choose from. The 1982 and 1983 wines along with a 1983 sparkling wine all won 1st and 2nd place awards in the Santa Barbara County Fair and later at the Santa Cruz County Fair amateur wine competitions. Dan, inspired and encouraged, began his lifelong goal to start a winery and make world-class wine.
In 1997, Dan began his quest and discovered Monterey County’s potential as top-flight winegrowing region. Its vast microclimates and terroir allow for over 40 different grape varieties but it was Pinot Noir that Dan pursued. Dan’s first cousin Christian Tudor, committed to preserving the family tradition, teamed up with Dan to start Tudor Wines and create handcrafted wines.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 23rd - Wednesday, July 25th
Nacina Santa Lucia Highlands Off Dry Riesling by Dan Tudor
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $129.99 $10.83/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2015 Nacina Wines Riesling
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Nacina SLH Off-Dry Riesling - $50 = 27.76%
I vaguely recall the '12 from ww, with help from my ct notes.
Rats on this vintage?
I’ve liked some of these wines in the past. Given that molarchae and I both enjoy Riesling, even if a little off dry, this is a potential share for us.
Speaking of which…what’s the acidity, pH, and RS like for this wine?
Not a lot of activity today…
@mb1973 Im boycotting until the dessert wine.
My wife and I loved the 2012 we picked up off woot many moons ago. Good QPR at $14.50 back then, $2 cheaper here at case pricing even with ice and express shipping. Very tempted…
Any labrats?
I decided to pull the trigger for a case when I looked at the site this morning but decided to wait until I got to work to do it. However after a quarter mile hike across the asphalt parking lot the soles of my shoes nearly melted off… so I reconsidered my purchase.
Greetings Casemates! Please feel free to post any questions about this wine. It’s a new release and a delicious one.
@Tudor_Winemaker How does this compare to the 2012 Nacina Santa Lucia Highlands Riesling you offered back in 2014 on another wine deal site?
@mb1973 This 2015 vintage is slightly more tropical, but almost identical in the sugar, acid, fruit balance.
As above, ‘…what’s the acidity, pH, and RS like for this wine?’
@Ammerie Thanks for the excellent question. Note, with the pH and TA the wine still falls into the Off Dry category. Most important it is off dry on the palate. This is my go to wine for warm summer days and pairing with most any dish.
Alcohol % 11.54
pH 2.87
TA 0.88
Residual Sugar 2.26
I had a couple of friends looking for some Rieslings that would have jumped on this, with only a little push.
What we got was a bit too little way to late, and with no rats I guess we’ll all keep looking.
@rjquillin we sent 3 rats out… sometimes it just don’t take.
@Winedavid49 @arianaWCC
I know you try.
Hopefully the wayward rats will be trapped and caged for a time and Ariana will have more success in verifying the Golden Tickets are distributed to those committed and capable of performing to the duty that comes with the ticket in a timely manner.
The community here deserves better, and the labrat program only works when duty is fulfilled.