Carmel Valley, Central Coast
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. — 3 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. — 5 months ago
Au Bon Climat
Hildegard Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley White Blend 2018
Lemon, grapefruit, spices, cream. Oaky but well balanced with electric acidity. — 9 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
Stolpman Vineyards
Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2007
Wish I had more of these in my cellar. Drinking great w an impeccable balance of black fruit, savory and mildly spicy elements. Fully resolved texture, and vibrantly alive, this could take more time in cellar. — 5 years ago
Cambria Estate Winery
Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
No whole bunch but nice spice and a salt flavour — 2 months ago
Cambria Estate Winery
Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay
2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — 5 months ago
Au Bon Climat
La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019
Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 8 months ago
Au Bon Climat
Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2020
Talley Vineyards
Estate Bottled Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Lovely mouth feel, nice finish and acidity, easy drinking — 3 years 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. — 2 months ago
Alban Vineyards
Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2008
En Mag. Candy wrapper nose and gentle tannin silky mouthfeel. No heat. Yum. — 4 months ago
Alban Vineyards
Seymour's Vineyard Syrah 2000
A bit of air is needed for it to show the savory meaty quality. The juice is well balanced and not showing any heat even @ 15.6 abv — a year ago
Jan A
Really pretty expansive nose. Very round, sweet and warm on the palate. — 2 months ago