Maria Bortolotti

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2018

Pale lemon with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus with a light floral spice tone. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and spice. — 3 years ago

Rob, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Dierberg

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2015

Light crisp. Hint of butter. Not overwhelming. — 5 years ago

Herman Story

Smash City Pinot Noir 2016

2016 Vintage. 15.9% Alcohol! Pinot Noir made like big Syrah. Great with truffle pizza in Carmel for Pebble Beach Concours weekend on the patio at DiNapoli. — 6 years ago

Sharon, Shay and 4 others liked this
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Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne 2010

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

Jeffrey, Jim and 1 other liked this

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

Daniel liked this

Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2002

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

Jason liked this

Tyler

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Chris Towt
9.6

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

Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 3 years ago

J. Wilkes

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

How the evening started….. — 4 years ago

Milissa liked this

Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Just freaking delicious — 5 years ago

Bryan, Peter and 7 others liked this

The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

We had the 2013 Vintage on 2/21-22/20. Bright red fruit on the bouquet. Tart cherry, strawberry and pomegranate on the palate. Bright and acidic. Good but not great. — 6 years ago

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

Villa Maria

Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Flavor of gooseberry, grapefruit , citrus, fresh green melon and island flowers. This wine has a juicy flavor and is very crisp on the palette — 9 years ago

Judith
with Judith

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

Anthony, LM and 2 others liked this

Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Strawberry, black cherry jolly rancher, nutmeg, and earth aromas. Strawberry and cherry palate with great acidity and juicy palate. — 3 years ago

Jamie, Ira and 12 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Thought I was a Foxen, Sea Smoke and Patz & Hall fan. Guess again...generally, pretty delicious juice.

Liquid Farm

La Hermana Chardonnay

This wine has bright acidity, notes of citrus, green apples, yellow pears and white flowers. Which went very
well with the grill fennel with mustard seeds sauce and prosciutto, sweet potatoes, portobella mushrooms and skirt steak which was season with just salt, pepper and some mustard seeds. This wine is very well structured and the flavors are intense with earthy and mineral driving finish which went great side by side the stake.
— 4 years ago

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Deeeeliscious — 5 years ago

Eric, Trixie and 3 others liked this

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

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015

What a charming Tuesday night Pinot. A rush of flavor, yet nuanced at the same time. Sandalwood, rose blossom, and cherry skin, leave a slight impression of sweetness.So silky, I could drink this all night, but am happy to have a few glasses left for tomorrow. — 8 years ago

James, Maria and 2 others liked this

Tyler

Dierberg Vineyard Block Five Pinot Noir 2013

Precocious talent. — 9 years ago

Molly Adamson Gilbane
with Molly
Alicia, Doctor and 4 others 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

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