Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2018

9.0

From a Syrah specialist in Central Coast, this shows a profile of ripe blueberries and blackberries, accented by violets, dark roast coffee, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it's full-bodied and powerful, though it comes across as slightly over-extracted, with firm, grippy tannins that need time to settle.

A solid wine, but I think there are better options in its price range. — 12 hours ago

Tom liked this

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2013

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have wanted to do Alban side by side with Rostaing with a well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.

The crowd that leans California liked the French better.

I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.

Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.

These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — a month ago

Paul, Ira and 18 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2013

K. Ross

9.0

14.8% abv. Beautiful wine. — a month ago

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2021

Chris MacLean

9.1

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 12 days ago

with Sarah

Tom, Vin and 3 others liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Very fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, blackberries, cooked plums, oak, vanilla, dried fruits, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County is still drinking very nicely, but will not get better from this point.

Complex and easy drinking. Fruit forward with a touch of RS. Rich and extracted with a mouth coating feel.

A nice sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — a month ago