Clements Hills, Central Valley

Melville

Block M Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014

14 drinking near peak of mature brightness and silky tannins - really balanced front to back...I really love Melville! I think it’s the most underrated winery in the US likely! Really expressive and nice pure fruit! — 6 years ago

Hilliard Bruce

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Tried this last night with Salmon. Loved the balance and acidity. Thank you for not making a big bomb California typical chardonnay — 7 years ago

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Dragonette Cellars

Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Big, complex, cranberries, fine grained tannins- mineral — 8 years ago

Matchbook Wine Co.

Tinto Rey Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo Blend 2012

Brought by Howard Liberman. Delicious — 9 years ago

Longoria

Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Floral, violet, earth, spice, red cherry. M+ acid, m front tannin, m body. M+ intensity. Tart cranberry, red cherry and raspberry. Long finish. — 10 years ago

Lafond

SRH Pinot Noir 2010

Strawberry, Cherry front with eucalyptus and sea salt finish. Good to have with Lamb/Duck or mushroom dishes. Also just on its own. — 13 years ago

Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014

Ruby colored liquid in my glass. Hints of cherry pie on the nose. Flavors of tart cherries, red plums and baking spices. Beautiful acidity. A very balanced wine. This is my last regular bottle of CP wine. I do have a VS Pinot which I will sit on for a while. Glad other wineries are making really good wines from the Clos Pepe vineyard. — 7 years ago

Lisa Mayer
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Black Sheep Finds

Holus Bolus Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2015

Syrah the hidden gem. Blackberry, earthy. Real nice. Glad I'm involved. — 8 years ago

P, Riddley and 23 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Ten Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2008

I know it's over the top,but damn it taste good. — 9 years ago

Daniel, Shay and 8 others liked this

Paul Lato

"Suerte" Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Out of Magnum. Serious aging potential.. — 10 years ago

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Melville

Terraces Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

At Nirvana for work function — 10 years ago

WALT Wines

Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

One of the best Pinot's I've had. Very little spice... easy to drink. — 11 years ago

Sea Smoke

Southing California Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Hit the wine jackpot on a work trip! One of two leftovers from the table next to me! Excellent Pinot. Lots of fruit and doesn't taste like a classic Pinot. Smokey wine indeed! — 7 years ago

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Sea Smoke

Ten California Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Smooth and light but rich flavor (TalentConnect2018) — 7 years ago

Sanford

La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Tasted in 2015: First pour a bit hot, even caustic, but after allowing it to breathe, second pour is much more balanced and reveals aromas of tar, ash, black pepper, violets, raspberries, and a hint of cherry cola. More breathing still showed brown sugar and herbal aromas. — 8 years ago

Dragonette Cellars

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2011

One of my favorite Pinot's. Part of our wine club from Los Olivos, CA. MMMM... — 12 years ago