Luz Maria

Liquid Farm

Bien Bien Santa Maria Chardonnay

A favorite winery of mine... This one needs a little more bottle age, or a splash decant... A muted nose opened to crisp honeycomb apple, ginger root, and a toasty brioche character. Feels like bit of lees influence too. Round, layered, and soft on the palate with yellow apple, pear and melon rind. Bright acidity shines on the mid-palate with a limestone crouch to the finish. Hold this for a few more years. — 6 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne 2010

This is really good wine. #schmeckt-gut — 7 years ago

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Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Beautifully crisp with green apple and honeysuckle. — 9 years ago

Sharon Hamat
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Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2002

2002 holding up very nicely -- elegance with structure! — 10 years ago

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Paul Lato

"Il Padrino" Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2014

Drinking great, captures what I often love in Santa Barbara Syrahs; CA sunshine in the fruit, generous without overbearing, balanced acids. Ripe black and blue fruit, almost liqueur-like, sweet spices, licorice whip, roasted coffee. Certainly NW in style but very well made. — 6 years ago

David, Ira and 1 other liked this

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2002

Held up incredibly well for 17 years :-) — 7 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Chardonnay 2015

Lively citrus and peach aromas and flavors, very refreshing. — 8 years ago

Paul Lato

"Suerte" Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

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

Jason liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Pinot Noir 2011

Still could use a little time. Much better on the second day. Lots of Pinot for the money! — 10 years ago

Villa Maria

Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Steve The Wine Guy
9.2

Good pallet weight and texture with moderate acid. Top notch Marlborough for the price. Crowd pleasing style. — 11 years ago

Tyler

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Chris Towt
9.6

Richer than Sanford and Benedict, beautiful balance — 12 years ago

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards

Cheval Sauvage Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Cloves, cherries, petrol. Soft, round easy. A great Pinot for the money. $19.99 in PA. — 7 years ago

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Wonderful example of the use of this varietal! Fruity and flavorful! — 8 years ago

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Byron

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 9 years ago

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The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Yes people, this is me drinking a teeny glass of Chardonnay. Oh what a gal will do for her friends! Great balance - a well-crafted Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

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Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Syrah 2010

#gamey like a lamb kabob, #saltartyness like green olives, #dry like Cali in a drought year. Love it! — 11 years ago

Dierberg

Estate Grown Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Loving this, it's a Pinot with all the elements I love in Cayuse — 12 years ago