Rick Boyer Santa Barbara Bonsai Blend 2018

Not for me, ended up discarding after one glass.

An interesting blend. Was v. Closed when first opened, accentuating bitterness and spice a little too much. On the second day after opening, it really mellowed and the more ripe tropical notes came through really well to balance out the bitter, spicy flavours, giving a wonderful vibrant yet complex wine. This is a wine that requires patience for it to be enjoyed to the full.

Light and smooth wine with wonderful subtle fruity taste.

Cards on table, this isn't a wine I'd usually go for, but spirit of adventure and a couple of good reviews, saw me dive in.

Straight out of the fridge, nothing, nada, zip. Definitely one of those whites that needs warmth, only a few degrees, but I'd guess I drank most of this between 9-12 degrees. I also aerated, which is not something I usually do with whites, but in this case seemed to take the edge of.

Early on peaches and a little pear to the fore, then oranges really pushed through. A hint of grass as well. Stood up well to the spices in my dinner.

Afterwards, drank well, but I did find as the bottle went on it really felt all of its 14.8%.

On the whole, an enjoyable wine. Punchy price wise, but then I guess that's the cost of getting it over here. A few quid cheaper and I'd go again.

5.12.2020 - 68/100

Much too strong - just tastes of alcohol.

Tasty extravaganza!

Best of this kind of white for a long while, love it, different flavours, scents, everything - please make and sell more of this or wine very like this. Please.

Very nice, but others are better options at a cheaper price

This we felt was OK and drinkable but not a wow. It's complex, it felt a bit flat on first drinking from the fridge, a bit of a bitterness but after the chill faded the fruitiness appeared.