The many talents of Paso Robles wine community do not go unnoticed. I love the values that this region can inspire as well. Saint K Wines proprietor and winemaker Chris Kiranbay grew up in the Middle East and has a longstanding history in the wine industry. A trip to Napa inspired a move across country to California. Chris worked a harvest there and visited Paso Robles back in 2010. Working in fine dining, as well as a wine brokerage, he began working for Herman Story Wines in 2013, and subsequently began making some of his own wines. His style echos that of Herman Story, as they are unabashedly big, with bright acidity holding everything in place.
I love the new 2021 Saint K ‘Around the Way’ Rose (OB, 92) which shows a sinfully good texture and seriously good weight. 2021 Saint K ‘Flower Bomb’ Malvasia Bianca (OB, 93) which is beautifully floral on the nose, with vibrant acidity and a soft mouthfeel. Learn more about this fantastic boutique winery athttps://www.saintkwines.com and here are my reviews of the great new Saint K wines.
2021 Saint K ‘Yokai’ Chardonnay- Sourced from Santa Barbara County, this is wonderfully salty Chardonnay with brioche, lemon rind, orange zest and Pink Lady apple flavors. Beautifully textured, with serious length, the outstanding 2021 ‘Yokai’ will provide drinking enjoyment for the next eight years — and possibly more. Drink 2022-2030- 93
2021 Saint K ‘Yokai’ Pinot Noir- With a three legged raven on the front of the bottle, the 2021 ‘Yokai’ Pinot Noir shows outstanding finesse once on the mouth. Layers of pretty red fruits collide with red rose water, orange peel and cardamom notes. Drink 2022-2032- 92