Alta Maria Vineyards

Celler Cecilio

Black Slate La Vilella Alta Vi de la Vila Priorat Garnacha Blend 2019

Dried berries, strawberry preserves, black pepper, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, and llicorella. Tastes of rose petal infused black tea, raspberry preserves, strawberry jam. — 7 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Vintage 2010 | Bottled elegance and finesse | paired with veal cheeke stew and frites — 8 months ago

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Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This 21 was better than expected. Was gifted to me and went perfectly with some casual carry out Chinese appetizers. Soft and spicy with gorgeous fruits not too tart and not flabby. — 9 months ago

Au Bon Climat

Hildegard Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley White Blend 2018

Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of peach. Great acidity and balance. — 3 years ago

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Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Great white wine we enjoyed both before and during dinner. Will buy again. — 7 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Syrah 2010

Meaty, smokey with dark fruits. Medium plus acid and finish. Med body. Love the intensity on this one. — 9 years ago

Forlorn Hope

Suspiro Del Moro Silvaspoons Vineyard Alvarelhão 2007

This wine is excellente! Deep silky dark fruit. This is a great sipping wine, yet it will sing with a thick steak or juicy grilled pork chop. This is a 2007, so good luck finding one. — 10 years ago

Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2002

2002 holding up very nicely -- elegance with structure! — 10 years ago

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Dierberg

Estate Grown Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Loving this, it's a Pinot with all the elements I love in Cayuse — 13 years ago

Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, espresso, black tea, dried herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drink now with patience but, to my palate, I think this will be better with a few more years in the cellar so the oak can better integrate. This is built to last well past 2041. — 8 months ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial Tempranillo Blend 2001

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Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec 2023

Argentinian Cab. Fruit forward with a bit of oak. — 9 months ago

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Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Syrah - Petit Verdot Blend

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — 2 years ago

Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 4 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne

Don’t drink this too cold, a lot more flavour when it gets a bit warmer. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Buttery. Heavy on your tongue. — 9 years ago

Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Classic J chard. Nice edge but still pretty light. Good for boneless pork chops. — 11 years ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2014

Stoked bout the new vintage of Lieu Dit Melons ! — 12 years ago

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Qupé

Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 1995

Stunning, raspberry, leather, and white pepper more reminiscent of Cote Rotie than California. Great depth, I’m crushed that this is my last bottle. — 8 months ago

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Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

Cedar, fruit in the background, coconut?. Mature and delicious — 9 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 10 months ago

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Twomey

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

Amazingly smooth... at Emerils — 8 years ago

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Byron

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 10 years ago

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