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It's a great place to bring your dog! And when it comes to wine, definitely try the Grüner-it's a crisp, refreshing white that hits all the right notes."}],"wines":[{"name":"Grüner Veltliner","vintage":"2025","variety":"Grüner Veltliner","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":"2025","variety":"Sauvignon Blanc","price":"$28.00"},{"name":"Vermentino","vintage":"2025","variety":"Vermentino","price":"$30.00"},{"name":"Balboa Sparkling Rose","vintage":"2023","variety":"Sparkling Rose","price":"$34.00"},{"name":"Sparkling Rose","vintage":"2023","variety":"Sparkling Rose","price":"$34.00"},{"name":"Balboa Red Wine","vintage":"2022","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Red Wine","vintage":"2022","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Grenache - Living Foods","vintage":"2022","variety":"Grenache","price":"$60"},{"name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2020","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$75.00"},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2020","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":""},{"name":"Balboa Cabernet Franc","vintage":"2019","variety":"Cabernet Franc","price":"$50.00"},{"name":"Balboa Carmenere","vintage":"2019","variety":"Carmenere","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Balboa Grenache","vintage":"2019","variety":"Grenache","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Balboa Malbec","vintage":"2019","variety":"Malbec","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Balboa Merlot","vintage":"2019","variety":"Merlot","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Balboa Mourvèdre","vintage":"2019","variety":"Mourvèdre","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Balboa Sangiovese","vintage":"2019","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Balboa Syrah","vintage":"2019","variety":"Syrah","price":"$50.00"},{"name":"Cabernet Franc","vintage":"2019","variety":"Cabernet Franc","price":"$50.00"},{"name":"Carmenere","vintage":"2019","variety":"Carmenere","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Grenache","vintage":"2019","variety":"Grenache","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Malbec","vintage":"2019","variety":"Malbec","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Merlot","vintage":"2019","variety":"Merlot","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Mourvèdre","vintage":"2019","variety":"Mourvèdre","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Sangiovese","vintage":"2019","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Syrah","vintage":"2019","variety":"Syrah","price":"$50.00"},{"name":"Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre","vintage":"2019","variety":"Red Blend","price":""},{"name":"Carmenere","vintage":"2018","variety":"Carmenere","price":"$60.00"},{"name":"Grenache","vintage":"2018","variety":"Grenache","price":"$60.00"},{"name":"Reserve Syrah","vintage":"2018","variety":"Syrah","price":"$350.00"},{"name":"Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre","vintage":"2018","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$60"},{"name":"Mourvèdre","vintage":"2018","variety":"Mourvèdre","price":"$50"},{"name":"Pandemonium","vintage":"2017","variety":"","price":"$80"},{"name":"Merlot","vintage":"2011","variety":"Merlot","price":"$80"},{"name":"Beresan Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2004","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$110"},{"name":"Beresan Stone River","vintage":"2004","variety":"","price":"$110"},{"name":"Beresan Merlot","vintage":"2003","variety":"Merlot","price":"$95"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"yelp","rating":4.2,"count":37}],"sample_reviews":[{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"Shawn C.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"We were greeted at the door by the Owners and they were Welcoming and amazed us with their passion for their Wines.","date":null},{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"Melissa Q.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"Balboa and Beresan were our favorite stops on a weekend tasting with old friends from college.","date":null}],"critic_scores":[{"wine_name":"'Reserve' Syrah","vintage":2021,"score":94,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Grenache","vintage":2021,"score":92,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Carmenere","vintage":2021,"score":92,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Gruner Veltliner","vintage":2023,"score":91,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":2023,"score":91,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null}],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Syrah Reserve Stoney Vine Vineyard","vintage":2018,"score":96,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Super high praise for this wine as it was my wine of the night at the Grand Tasting Walla Walla Syrah Festival. Same score as the 2017 Cayuse Armanda by this is half the price. Super fragrant nose featuring black olives, minerals, rocks funk, blue currants, earth and stone. This is classic rocks and a serious wine. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Pandemonium Eidólon Estate Vineyard","vintage":2015,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Balboa was a head turner for me at the Grand Syrah Tasting. The 2018 Reserve Syrah was wine of the night and this was also very good. Dark currants, black pepper, bramble, spice and earth. Medium plus finish and concentrated wine. This has plenty of life left. Drink now to 2027. 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