Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast
Talley Vineyards
Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Quite solid. Medium bodied Pinot — 4 months ago
Lieu Dit
Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2021
Blanc de Mer release. New wine. Like Melon Bourgogne with a bit more depth and bite. — 5 months ago
Jonata Winery
La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015
Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — 8 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
Talley Vineyards
Estate Bottled Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Lovely mouth feel, nice finish and acidity, easy drinking — 4 years ago
Lieu Dit
Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc
One of the best bottles in the longest time, balanced body and tannins, plenty of fruit with that peppery finish — 3 months ago
Alban Vineyards
Alban Estate Vineyard Viognier 2007
2007. I asked the sommelier about the 2007 Alban Viognier and he said that he had opened a bottle last week but hadn’t poured any yet. Definitely the color shows some age, but the flavors and aromas were Viognier. — 4 months ago
Stolpman Vineyards
"Love You Bunches" Carbonic Sangiovese
100% Santa Barbera Sangiovese fermented via Carbonic Maceration. Bright garnet color with a ruby core. Bright aromas of red berry fruit, violets and minerals. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry and strawberry fruit with additional notes of rhubarb and that hint of mineral. Medium length finish and crisp acidity. Quite tangy and refreshing. Light bodied and easy to drink. Very Beaujolais-like. Excellent pairing with the meat lovers pizza we had today! — 5 months ago
Presqu'ile Winery
Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
This has really come together; earthier than two years ago when I last tasted. I’d probably finish any in the next 3 years or so. — 6 months ago
Edna Valley Vineyard
Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, soft vanilla, licorice, blackberry leaf. Rich, velvety tannins. Juicy!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago
Twomey
Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir
An amazing Pinot to share with friends and family over the 4th of July weekend. — 4 months ago
Jonata Winery
Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
Dark complex blend. Lots of different varietals and muddled coffee, cherry, dark fruit flavors. — 4 months ago
Chanin
Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
On the fuller side for Chanin Chard — 4 months ago
Stolpman Vineyards
La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022
Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — 6 months ago
Domaine Pascal Cotat
La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc
This lovely glass of wine has transported me. With some Manchego, olives and bread at the Wine Bar at the San Francisco ferry depot. — 10 months 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! — 3 years ago
Frank L
Hardly any tannins. Awesome and powerful flavor burst. — 3 months ago