Monterey County, Central Coast

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Packs a lot of value for the price! First time trying the ABC Chard and I was impressed. — 2 months ago

Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend

At The Pony Club - TGIF — 4 months ago

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Seaglass Wine

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021

Simple Pinot! Not kick you in the teeth but not too fruity either! — 5 months ago

La Crema

Monterey Pinot Noir 2021

Robust yet smooth — 7 months ago

La Crema

Monterey Chardonnay

Buttery, light, nice with food — 9 months ago

Sea Smoke

Ten Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2011

The anticipation and patience displayed holding this for 10 years was amply rewarded. Clear, brick-ish color, tight nose that eventually opened to loads of red fruit, Burgundy like in its combination of lushness and reserve. Subtle and layered even after all these years. — a month ago

Diora

La Petite Grace Monterey Pinot Noir 2019

Full-bodied. Dark fruit. The very end of the finish was mildly acidic. I think this would be even better after breathing a bit. Good stuff. — 3 months ago

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Excellent Pinot to pair with our grilled salmon and salad. — 4 months ago

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Santa Barbara County Syrah

Found this in New Mexico. If there is a central coast wine that represents the region this would be it. Of course this does not disqualify all the great Pinot produced in Santa Barbara. Truly a treat. — 5 months ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2020

375. Feminine. Nice length. Good purity. Has a candied/confectionary note that’s surprisingly pleasant. Fruit forward and pretty. Best at cellar temp. // Edit: paired this with roasted beets and fancy balsamic and GOTTDAMN — 7 months ago

Jenks, Jose and 8 others liked this

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2021

Good color. Cherry jolly rancher. Oak brown sugar. — 8 months ago

Shay, Daron and 1 other liked this

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

Lovely rich Syrah with blackberry and raspberry notes. Mild peppercorn too. Nicely balanced tannins so fruit shows well. — 2 months ago

Raul, Douglas and 1 other liked this

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2013

2016 Vintage. Dark fruits with good acidity. Loved it. — 2 months ago

Shay, Eric and 4 others liked this

Birichino

Pétulant Naturel Malvasia Bianca

Like laying your head in a field of wild flowers. — 4 months ago

Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2017

Rich, honeyed, and intoxicating nose. Mott’s apple juice color. Broad on the palate with persimmon and canned peaches. Botrytis.
Air was kind. Have a few more ‘17, so will see how it develops.
— 5 months ago

Severn, Ira and 1 other liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2015

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a Sea Smoke and for good reason. Well made for sure just too over the top for me now — 6 months ago

Ira, Billy and 1 other liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend 2021

Plum, smoky, hint of tobacco, smooth and creamy texture, pairs well with red sauce pasta. — 7 months ago

Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2021

Wow. This was fantastic. It tasted like a 5 year old Cab Sauv, not a 2 year old pinot. Notes of dark berries and mocha with a smooth oak finish, very unusual for a pinot. — 9 months ago

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