Maria Gomes

Herman Story

Smash City Pinot Noir 2019

The fruit is way lusher that you’ll get from basically any other Pinot, but somehow still very drinkable. Ripe rasberries and strawberries, spicecake, nougat. Ultra plush and flamboyant. — 8 months ago

Tommy, Raul and 8 others liked this
Eric Urbani

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@Adam Gäfvert lol Russ makes a 15.4% abv Pinot that blows your socks off - such fun

J. Wilkes

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

How the evening started….. — 3 years ago

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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. — 4 years ago

Foxen

Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2014

Ming L
8.9

Light peach and floral with hint of smoke hays on the nose. Profound minerality weaves through a round and slight waxy palate, with a long spicy and salty finish. I don’t drink Chenin Blanc often, but with a bit bottle age, this bottle is showing very nice. — 5 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne 2010

This is really good wine. #schmeckt-gut — 6 years ago

Jeffrey, Jim and 1 other liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Chardonnay 2015

Lively citrus and peach aromas and flavors, very refreshing. — 7 years ago

Tyler

Dierberg Vineyard Block Five Pinot Noir 2013

Precocious talent. — 8 years ago

Molly Adamson Gilbane
with Molly
Alicia, Doctor and 4 others liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Clone 4 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Pretty good... Not too overpowering, so would go well with a variety of foods. Really like that the vineyard uses sustainable practices also! — 9 years ago

Anna Maria Abbona

Sori dij But Dogliani Dolcetto 2016

More dark fruited than tonight’s other Dolcetto, ripe, more full-bodied, nice balance, long finish, very nice Dolcetto! — 9 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Tom, ESF and 3 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Absolutely elegant. Spiced cherry 🍒, subtle cranberry without its tartness. — 10 months ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Daniel, Andrew and 2 others liked this

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. — 4 years ago

Brynn and Melita 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. — 5 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. — 6 years ago

James, Maria and 2 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! — 8 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 — 11 years ago

Byron

Nielson Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

v13. Drinking well. Rich, smokey nose. Luscious bing and black cherry medley. Full, bright, round, earth and coffee finish. — 9 months ago

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Intense with lots of character. Plums and sweet fruit. — 9 months ago

Peter NelsonGregg G
with Peter and Gregg
Peter, Shay and 7 others liked this

Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Just freaking delicious — 3 years ago

Bryan, Peter and 7 others liked this

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2002

Held up incredibly well for 17 years :-) — 5 years ago

Twomey

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

Amazingly smooth... at Emerils — 6 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. — 8 years ago

Daniel liked this

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. — 9 years ago

Anthony, LM and 2 others liked this

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! — 9 years ago