It is my pleasure to share the great wines of Koehler.. Derek Koehler grew up on the estate and spent a semester in France studying international practices within the wine industry. Today he is in charge of the operations of the family winery. I have been really impressed with these wines.
Wines are made by Trace Brueske and were seriously good across the board. I love the new 2025 Koehler Rose (OB, 91) which is pretty and neatly textured.. Learn more about this outstanding house at https://www.koehlerwinery.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Koehler Family Wines.
2025 Koehler ‘Magia Bianca’ White Wine- A blend of 50% Chardonnay with the remainder Viognier and Grenahe Blanc, this offers nutty notes on the nose with salted peach and sourdough bread notes. The palate is wonderfully salty with a smooth mouthfeel. Drink 2026-2031- 92
2025 Koehler ‘Kick On Ranch’ Riesling- The 2025 ‘Kick On Ranch’ Riesling is bone-dry and shows really smooth texture. Green apple and pear notes combine with starfruit and light petrol accents on the palate. Drink 2026-2031- 91
2025 Koehler ‘Santa Barbara County’ Rose- The 2025 ‘Santa Barbara County’ Rose shows orange blossom and strawberry notes on the nose with shades of French bread. The palate is fresh and polished with a smooth mouthfeel, as delicate red fruits line its core. Drink 2026-2031- 91
2025 Koehler ‘Alisos Canyon’ Gamay Noir- The 2025 Koehler ‘Alisos Canyon’ Gamay Noir is soft on the approach. Bright pomegranate seed and wild strawberry flavors combine with Mandarin orange zest on the palate. Really well-done, enjoy now and over the next six plus years. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2024 Koehler ‘Drum Canyon’ Pinot Noir- Red raspberry and dried herbs mark the nose alongside beautiful red florals in this 2024 Pinot Noir. The palate is fresh and nicely textured, with loads of bright red and dark fruits. Drink 2026-2034- 92
2023 Koehler ‘Santa Ynez Valley’ Merlot- The 2023 Koehler ‘Santa Ynez Valley’ Merlot offers plum and soy sauce on the nose with black currant accents. The palate is soft and elegant with a smooth texture and medium-bodied core of dark fruits wth Arabica bean notes. Drink 2026-2034- 91
2025 Koehler ‘Rancho Rojo’ Red Wine- A blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre from the Santa Ynez Valley, the 2025 ‘Ranch Rojo’ offers a soft mouthfeel with juicy red fruits and orange peel accents. Drink 2026-2031- 90
2023 Koehler ‘Alison Canyon’ Mourvedre- Coming from the Nolan Ranch, this 2025 Mourvèdre is smooth and rich on the mouth. Plump red and dark fruits collide with shades of black licorice and red licorice notes, with lighter dried herbal accents. Drink 2026-2033- 92
2023 Koehler ‘Nolan Ranch Vineyard’ Petite Sirah- Inky in the glass, the 2023 Koehler ‘Nolan Ranch Vineyard’ Petite Sirah shows juicy blue fruits on the palate with refined tannins and rich dark chocolate notes. Showing stony minerals, with its graphite edge, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034- 92