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January 30, 2019Our 2016 Carr Sangiovese was this week’s wine feature in the Santa Barbara Independent. “It’s easy to think that not enough Santa Barbara wineries make Italian varietals when you enjoy this Carr sangio. Or, perhaps just enough make them, as sangiovese... -
January 25, 2018When Ryan and Jessica Carr moved their Carr Winery operations into a sketchy industrial section between downtown and the ocean, into a Quonset hut no less, they probably had no idea that they would be pioneers. Now there is all... -
June 16, 201591 points 2013 Carr Pinot Noir Clone 114, Yard Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills Only two barrels produced of this unusual wine. Single clone 114 Pinot Noirs are rare. ·An impressive wine notable for the harmony between fruit, tannin, acidity and oak. It tasted... -
June 16, 201591 points 2013 Carr Pinot Noir, Yard Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills Deep reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of earth-kissed black cherry. Sumptuous flavors of black cherry and blackberry with a beefy streak underneath. Well-crafted with supportive tannins and a silky, fruit-laden... -
September 1, 201491 points 2012 Carr Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County Downtown Santa Barbara-based Ryan Carr takes the best parts of the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valleys for this county blend, which smells of spiced cranberry, wet slate and black spices. On... -
August 27, 201490 points 2013 Carr Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley Rather than pungent green aromas, this bottling tends toward a sweeter aromatic profile, with limeade, mandarin orange and tangerine scents. On the palate, there is a slight creaminess and a nod toward bell... -
August 15, 201492 points 2012 Carr Pinot Noir, Turner Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Both earthy and fruity, this wine features mid to full-bodied dark red and black stone fruits that were picked at the peak of ripeness.... -
August 15, 201490 points 2012 Carr Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Fruit-dominated nose featuring black cherry and raspberry with a subtle oak note. Intensely flavored and fruit-driven, with plenty of dark cherry and raspberry swagger. A bit...
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August 19, 201393 points 2010 Carr Cabernet Franc, Camp Four Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley The Beverage Testing Institute tasted 83 Cabernet Francs and listed us among one of the best. Deep ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of craisins, chocolate mint, roasted pepper, incense, and leafy...