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Arietta

H Block Hudson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Merlot 2012

Black cherries, light raspberries, a little graphite and licorice. — 6 months ago

Foxen

Block UU-Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Ming L
9.0

Juicy nose of green apple, dried chrysanthemum, pineapple, and subtle vanilla on the nose. Rich and dense, almost oily, on the palate, but not heavy. Round acidity laced with mint. Energetic and well balanced. — 5 years ago

Brynn and Melita liked this

Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

From a recent Santa Barbara tasting event. Shroomy, loamy, deep and rich without being overblown. — 6 years ago

Ira, Bill and 1 other liked this

Myriad Cellars

Esther Block Las Madres Vineyard Syrah 2016

Needs a lot of time to open. Super tight at the open. Give it some time and flavors are abundant. Deep dark fruit and finish that goes on for ever. — 7 years ago

Mike liked this

Hunnicutt

Brinkman Block Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Paul K
9.3

Deep, dark black fruit, olive, and yummy. Drank because I was worried about age. Wasn’t an issue. Has time. Wish I had more! — 6 months ago

James K
with James
James, Tom and 14 others liked this

Wirra Wirra

Church Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 4 years ago

Viña Ventisquero

Grey [Glacier] Single Block Trinidad Vineyard Carménère 2017

This is a beautiful Carménère, all earthy and full of savory minerality. The blackberry and black plum aromas creep through the smell of that dirt with tar, forest floor and tobacco all over them. A hint of vanilla sweetens the sniff a bit. On the palate, the dark fruit is draped in sweet oak spice, and you’ll find a bucketful of tannins until the glass has been sitting for awhile. This is a steak wine, intended for a big, juicy piece of beef. — 5 years ago

David, Mike and 6 others liked this

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

Ghost Pines

Winemaker's Blend Sonoma Coast Merlot 2013

Big fruit, very mild, easy follow — 8 years ago

Bindi

Block 5 Pinot Noir 2011

Keiran Kennedy
9.4

Sour red cherries, wild strawberry, horse shit, mushrooms. Wild acidity. Years ahead of it. Fresh. Vital. — 8 years ago

Cobb

Coastlands Vineyard: Old Firs Block Pinot Noir 2014

John Howard
9.6

Yeah Ross. Fun stuff. — 2 years ago

Shay, Jonathan and 11 others liked this

Bevan Cellars

Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 3 years ago

Shay, Milissa and 5 others liked this
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Bummer. Those are usually really enjoyable.

Viña Ventisquero

Grey [Glacier] Single Block Trinidad Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This wine is dark and savory. The black fruit comes along with cedar, vanilla and a chalky earth tone. Nothing like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but more in line with Paso Robles. Lots of South American minerals having a bit of roughhouse here. — 5 years ago

Doctor, MICHAEL and 7 others liked this

Epoch Estate Wines

Block B Paso Robles Syrah 2014

Still too early to the party. Second time at this, still needs a few years. Oh has it changed in a year though. It’s massive. Deep nose of fruit, with silky tannins and deep black fruit on the palate. Olive and charcuterie. Round out this incredible expression of Syrah. Time will be kind but it’s limited — 5 years ago

Severn, Shay and 9 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Hudson Vineyard North Block Syrah

Light, small spice, almost an effervescence. Delicious and versatile — 7 years ago

Ghost Pines

Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Let it breathe for 15-30 min and it tastes wonderful! — 8 years ago

Monisha Sood
with Monisha