Several years ago, I was surprised to see the name Salinia on a newly released wine. The winemaker/producer was the assistant to a highly regarded winemaker/producer - I’m 72 and apologize as I can’t remember who. But it made me want to give it a try. Salinia was a mythological land located on an island of land that had previously sat between the San Andreas Earthquake Fault and the California coast and had broken away.
One of the greatest California pinots I’ve ever tasted was produced by Salinia. They only sell in 3-packs. I hated the 1st bottle I opened of that particular vintage (not the 2005 I opened tonight). I disliked the 2nd bottle a year or so later. And absolutely loved the 3rd. Each vintage of their tiny production has not been good on release. This, the 2005 W.E. Bottoms, vintage was the same. I’m liking this bottle but disliked my previous samples, although it still has an unusual flavor profile. I will continue to purchase whatever I’m offered by Salinia. But will cellar all of them longer. Has anyone else tried this brand or vintage?