Monte Maria

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago

Monte Bernardi

Retromarcia Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2012

Enjoyed a glass at Seasons 52 in Tampa, FL. — 10 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

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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Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso 2009

Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 9 years ago

Owen Mazon
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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! — 10 years ago

Caretaker Wines

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Light and smooth- good red for summer — 9 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